One need not be a Chamber – to be Haunted – Poem Analysis

Below, you’ll find part of an analysis of the poem ‘One need not be a Chamber – to be Haunted’ by Emily Dickinson. Includes a breakdown of the stanzas, an insight into the speaker + voice of the poem, and an exploration of the themes and deeper meanings. This is only a quick overview to […]

Analysis of “Hope is the thing with feathers”

Below, you’ll find an analysis of the poem “Hope is the thing with feathers” by Emily Dickinson. Includes a breakdown of the stanzas, an insight into the speaker + voice of the poem, and an exploration of the themes and deeper meanings. This is only a quick overview to help you get to grips with […]

Emily Dickinson and her Volcanoes

You may have noticed that Dickinson loves her volcanoes! Several of her most famous poems either feature volcanoes as a central symbolic image or contain references to them and their hidden powers. Even though she never saw a volcano in her life, she learned much about them and felt personally connected to them – below, […]