Apotheosis by Emily Dickinson (1896)
The poem explores the idea of spiritual ascension and the attainment of divine status. It describes a journey from mortality to immortality, where the speaker's soul is transformed into a celestial being. The poem touches on themes of transcendence, eternity, and the nature of the self.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1896 · Genre: Poetry, Nature, Romantic · 61 words
First lines
Come slowly, Eden! Lips unused to thee, Bashful, sip thy jasmines, As the fainting bee,
Reaching late his flower, Round her chamber hums, Counts his nectars -- enters, And is lost in balms!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emily Dickinson
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature, Romantic, Symbolism
- Length: 61 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Nature — The poem uses imagery and themes related to nature, such as flowers and bees.
- Romantic — The language and imagery evoke a sense of romanticism and intimacy.
- Symbolism — The poem employs symbolic elements, such as Eden and bees, to convey deeper meanings.
Tags
Poetic · Philosophical · Mystical · Spiritual · Existential · Symbolic · Metaphorical · Abstract · Introspective · Psychological · Emotive · Lyrical