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, […]

Poem Analysis of ‘I did not reach Thee’ by Emily Dickinson

Here, you’ll find an analysis of the poem “I did not reach Thee” 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 the […]

I did not reach Thee by Emily Dickinson

Here’s a full poem ‘I did not reach Thee’ by Emily Dickinson. If you’re interested in a full analysis of this poem, check out our links at the bottom of the page! I did not reach Thee I did not reach TheeBut my feet slip nearer every dayThree Rivers and a Hill to crossOne Desert […]

Analysis of ‘A Murmur in the Trees – to note -‘ by Emily Dickinson

Here, you’ll find an analysis of the poem “A Murmur in the Trees – to note -” by Emily Dickinson, including 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 […]

A Murmur in the Trees – to note – by Emily Dickinson

Below, you can find a complete poem “A Murmur in the Trees – to note -” by Emily Dickinson. If you’re interested in an analysis of this poem, check out our links at the bottom! A Murmur in the Trees – to note – A Murmur in the Trees – to note –Not loud enough […]

Analysis of ‘A Bird came down the Walk’ by Emily Dickinson

Below, you’ll find an analysis of the poem “A Bird came down the Walk” by Emily Dickinson, including a breakdown of the stanzas, an insight into the speaker + voice of the poem, and an exploration of the themes and deeper meanings. These notes are tailored towards A-Level students, but they are also suitable for […]