Emily Dickinson

Definition

Emily Dickinson was an American poet who lived in seclusion most of her life. Her poems explore themes such as death, love, nature, and spirituality. Known for her unique punctuation style and concise verses.

Related terms

Transcendentalism: A philosophical and literary movement that emphasizes individual intuition, nature, and spiritual connection.

Metaphysical Poetry: A style of poetry characterized by intellectual and philosophical exploration of complex ideas.

Enjambment:

The continuation of a sentence or thought from one line of poetry to the next without punctuation.