Mine by Emily Dickinson (1890)
The poem explores the speaker's relationship with death and eternity, suggesting that it is a part of life rather than something to be feared. The speaker describes death as a journey, one that is both inevitable and liberating.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Metaphysical · 77 words
First lines
Mine by the right of the white election! Mine by the royal seal! Mine by the sign in the scarlet prison Bars cannot conceal!
Mine, here in vision and in veto! Mine, by the grave's repeal Titled, confirmed, -- delirious charter! Mine, while the ages steal!
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Mine 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, Lyric, Metaphysical, Romantic
- Length: 77 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Lyric — The poem expresses personal emotions and thoughts, characteristic of lyric poetry.
- Metaphysical — The poem explores abstract concepts such as ownership and eternity, common in metaphysical poetry.
- Romantic — The poem emphasizes individualism and emotional intensity, traits of Romantic literature.
Tags
Poetry · Nature · Love · Loss · Death · Solitude · Isolation · Longing · Yearning · Intimacy · Separation · Memory