Wild Nights! Wild Nights! by Emily Dickinson
The poem explores the speaker's longing for a romantic encounter with someone they cannot have. The language is sensual and passionate, but also melancholic and despairing. The speaker's desire is unrequited, and they are aware that it will never be fulfilled. The poem is a meditation on the nature of love and desire, and the pain of being unable to express or fulfill them.
By Emily Dickinson · First published 1860 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Metaphysical · 73 words
First lines
Wild nights! Wild nights!
Were I with thee, / Wild nights should be / Our luxury!
Futile the winds / To a heart in port, -- / Done with the compass, / Done with the chart.
Rowing in Eden!
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Emily Dickinson
- Date: 1860 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Metaphysical
- Length: 73 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing meter and rhyme, characteristic of poetry.
- Romantic — The themes of longing and desire for a loved one are central, aligning with romantic literature.
- Metaphysical — The poem explores abstract concepts such as desire and fulfillment, typical of metaphysical literature.
Tags
Poetry · American Literature · 19th Century · Love Poem · Romanticism · Nature Imagery · Symbolism · Imagery Rich · Emotional Intensity · Inner Turmoil · Desire · Longing