Possession by Emily Dickinson (1890)
The novel explores the concept of possession and ownership through a series of letters exchanged between two characters. The narrative delves into themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. It examines how possessions can serve as tangible connections to memories and emotions, while also highlighting the fragility of these attachments.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Lyric, Philosophical · 64 words
First lines
Did the harebell loose her girdle To the lover bee, Would the bee the harebell hallow Much as formerly?
Did the paradise, persuaded, Yield her moat of pearl, Would the Eden be an Eden, Or the earl an earl?
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emily Dickinson
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Lyric, Philosophical, Nature
- Length: 64 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.
- Philosophical — The poem explores abstract concepts such as possession and value, indicative of philosophical themes.
- Nature — The imagery of natural elements like the harebell and bee suggests a focus on nature.
Tags
Poetry · Romance · Love · Loss · Longing · Spirituality · Mortality · Nature · Imagery · Symbolism · Metaphor · Personification