A Word by Emily Dickinson (1890)

Name: A Word
Author: Emily Dickinson

The poem explores the idea that words can be a source of comfort and solace, but also a reminder of the speaker's isolation and loneliness. The word itself becomes a symbol of the speaker's emotional state, with its power to both heal and hurt.

By Emily Dickinson · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Literary · 34 words

First lines

A word is dead When it is said, Some say.

I say it just Begins to live That day.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Emily Dickinson
Date: 1890 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Literary
Length: 34 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Poetry — The work is structured as a poem with a concise and rhythmic form.
Philosophical — The poem explores the philosophical idea of the life and impact of words.
Literary — The work uses literary devices such as metaphor and personification to convey its message.