Cocoon by Emily Dickinson (1890)
The poem explores the idea of being trapped and isolated from the world, much like a caterpillar in a cocoon. The speaker describes their own emotional state, feeling confined and unable to escape their inner turmoil. They express a desire for freedom and connection with others, but feel held back by their own fears and doubts.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Mystery, Fantasy · 34 words
First lines
Drab habitation of whom?
Tabernacle or tomb, / Or dome of worm, / Or porch of gnome, / Or some elf's catacomb?
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Cocoon is listed on Textopian as a poem by Emily Dickinson, dated 1890 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emily Dickinson
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Mystery, Fantasy, Philosophical
- Length: 34 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Mystery — The text poses questions about the nature of the 'cocoon,' creating an air of mystery and ambiguity.
- Fantasy — References to gnomes and elves suggest elements of fantasy and the supernatural.
- Philosophical — The work explores existential themes, questioning the nature of life and death.
Tags
Poetry · Nature · Imagery · Metaphor · Symbolism · Death · Life · Cycle · Transformation · Isolation · Solitude · Mortality