Not any Higher Stands the Grave
The poem explores mortality and the afterlife, with a focus on the speaker's emotional state. The speaker describes death as a grave that stands higher than any other, emphasizing its power and finality. The poem also touches on themes of loss, grief, and the transience of human life.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Reflective · 62 words
First lines
Not any higher stands the grave For heroes than for men; Not any nearer for the child Than numb three-score and ten.
This latest leisure equal lulls The beggar and his queen; Propitiate this democrat By summer's gracious mien.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emily Dickinson
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Reflective, Metaphysical
- Length: 62 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential ideas about death and equality, common in philosophical literature.
- Reflective — The content reflects on the nature of life and death, encouraging introspection.
- Metaphysical — The poem delves into abstract concepts beyond the physical realm, typical of metaphysical works.
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Poetry · American Literature · Death · Mortality · Nature · Symbolism · Imagery · Metaphor · Personification · Existentialism · Philosophy · Spirituality