Victory Comes Late
This collection of poems explores themes of mortality, nature, and the human condition. The speaker reflects on the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death, often using imagery from nature to convey these ideas. The poems are characterized by their concise and enigmatic style, with a focus on the individual's inner experience. The speaker grapples with questions of identity, morality, and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent world. Throughout the collection, the speaker's tone is introspective and often melancholic, yet also marked by a sense of acceptance and even celebration of life's brevity.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1890 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophical, Religious · 113 words
First lines
Victory comes late, And is held low to freezing lips Too rapt with frost To take it.
How sweet it would have tasted, Just a drop!
Was God so economical?
His table 's spread too high for us Unless we dine on tip-toe.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emily Dickinson
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophical, Religious, Nature, Existential
- Length: 113 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as metaphor and imagery.
- Philosophical — The themes explore existential questions about divine providence and human limitations.
- Religious — The text references God and divine actions, reflecting on spiritual and theological concepts.
- Nature — The poem uses natural imagery, such as robins and eagles, to convey its themes.
Tags
Poetry · American Literature · 19th Century · Nature Imagery · Death and Mourning · Love Poetry · Spirituality · Mortality · Existentialism · Philosophy · Symbolism · Imagery