Wedded by Emily Dickinson
The poem explores the theme of marriage and its effects on individuals. It describes a union that has become stale and loveless, with the speaker feeling trapped in a relationship that lacks passion and intimacy. The poem suggests that the couple's love has been extinguished by their commitment to each other, leaving them feeling empty and unfulfilled.
By Emily Dickinson · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Philosophical · 68 words
First lines
A solemn thing it was, I said, A woman white to be, And wear, if God should count me fit, Her hallowed mystery.
A timid thing to drop a life Into the purple well, Too plummetless that it come back Eternity until.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emily Dickinson
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Philosophical, Religious
- Length: 68 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Romantic — The themes explore the solemnity and mystery of marriage, a common subject in romantic literature.
- Philosophical — The poem reflects on existential themes such as life, eternity, and the divine, characteristic of philosophical works.
- Religious — References to God and hallowed mystery suggest religious undertones.
Tags
Poetry · Romance · Marriage · Love · Relationships · Emotions · Intimacy · Sensuality · Spirituality · Mystery · Symbolism · Nature