
MABEL LOOMIS TODD
PREFACE.
I. LIFE. - POEMS. - I. - REAL RICHES.
II. SUPERIORITY TO FATE.
III. HOPE.
IV. FORBIDDEN FRUIT. - I.
V. FORBIDDEN FRUIT. - II.
VI. A WORD.
VII.
VIII. LIFE'S TRADES.
This volume gathers Emily Dickinson’s later verses, a striking blend of concise wonder and quiet intensity. The poems move from the simple pleasures of fields and bees to more probing reflections on hope, fate, and the limits of language itself. While many lines feel like fleeting flashes of insight, others reveal personal threads—letters turned into art, subtle jokes, and tender observations about everyday moments. The collection invites listeners to taste the delicate balance between the ordinary and the transcendent, all rendered in Dickinson’s unmistakable rhythm.
The selection emphasizes her talent for turning ordinary subjects—pearls, acorns, clouds—into meditations on immortality, desire, and the stubborn resilience of the human spirit. Listeners will discover a voice that is both intimate and surprisingly bold, offering fresh angles on timeless themes without overt explanation. Each poem stands as a compact world, encouraging quiet contemplation and a fresh appreciation for the poet’s singular, sparkling perspective.
Language
en
Duration
~53 minutes (51K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1830–1886
A quiet, intensely original poet, she transformed short lyrics about death, nature, faith, and inner life into some of the most unforgettable poems in American literature. Though almost unknown to the public while she lived, her voice would go on to change poetry forever.
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