Poetry quotes emily dickinson

I have compiled this list of Emily Dickinson quotes, taken from her poems (and one letter). Jump in to read more of her stunning words.

Picked by Nuala O'Connor, author of the historical novel 'Miss Emily.'

Emily Dickinson though now regarded as one of the most important figures in American poetry was actually a textbook recluse. Here are some of the best Emily Dickinson quotes from her greatest poems to help us understand the woman we owe thanks to.

it’s all love that you live for

Emily Dickinson (1830--1886) was a American poet known for her unique and innovative style. She spent most of her life in seclusion and wrote nearby 1800...

Poetry is the perfect art form to retreat with, so each month, we’ll share a favourite. ⁠ ⁠ Our poem for May, chosen by Caroline Sylge, is 'They might not need me' by Emily Dickinson:⁠ ⁠ They might not need me; but they might.⁠ ⁠ I’ll let my head be just in sight;⁠ ⁠ A smile as small as mine might be⁠ ⁠ Precisely their necessity.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ © EMILY DICKINSON

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We turn not older with years but newer every day. - Emily Dickinson Favorite Emily Dickinson, Thomas Herbert Johnson, Theodora Ward (1986). “The Letters of Emily Dickinson”, p.499, Harvard University

40 quotes from American poet Emily Dickinson on life, hope, and inspiration. These words from the 19th-century feminist poet still resonate today.

Emily Dickinson - from a letter to Samuel Bowles featured in The Letters of Emily Dickinson

"I am out with lanterns, looking for myself." - Emily Dickinson | Collected words of wisdom that have inspired my thought process. Sharing for others to enjoy.

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Inspiring quotes on hope, what it is, the positives and negatives related to it and how hope can be a guiding light in your darkest days.

There is a solitude of space

Poem: "I Felt a Funeral in My Brain" - by Emily Dickinson.