One of the only books / poem collections I enjoyed reading for school was truly a remarkable find.

It captured my attention from the very first page and held it until the last. The words seemed to dance off the pages, painting vivid pictures in my mind and evoking a wide range of emotions.

The author's unique style and perspective made the reading experience both engaging and thought-provoking. I found myself completely immersed in the stories and poems, losing track of time as I delved deeper into each one.

Unlike some of the other required readings for school, this particular book / poem collection felt like a genuine pleasure to read. It was a welcome escape from the more mundane and dry materials that we often had to study.

I would highly recommend this book / poem collection to anyone who loves to read and wants to be transported to another world through the power of words.

In honor of her birthday. I had already read the edition of L&PM. I reread it because Dickinson is never too much.

I have another edition of her complete poetry that I will read next year because the beauty that this woman brings is infinite and those who are giving her a low score don't deserve her.

Dickinson's works are like precious gems, shining with unique brilliance. Each poem is a window into her rich inner world, filled with profound thoughts and delicate emotions.

Her use of language is so masterful that it can touch the hearts of readers and make them experience a variety of feelings.

We should appreciate and cherish her works, rather than simply giving them a low score without truly understanding their value.

On this special day, let us remember Dickinson and her great contributions to the field of literature.

The sentence "kadın aynı ben" seems a bit unclear and perhaps not in a proper English context. However, I'll try to rewrite and expand it in a way that makes sense.

The woman is the same as me. This simple statement holds a certain significance. It could imply that in some aspects, the woman and I share commonalities. Maybe we have similar interests, personalities, or experiences. It makes me wonder what those similarities are and how they have shaped us. It could also suggest a sense of connection or kinship between us. We might have crossed paths at some point in life and discovered these shared traits. Or perhaps it's a more profound realization that we are both human beings, with our own hopes, dreams, and struggles. In any case, the fact that the woman is the same as me makes me feel a little less alone in the world. It's a reminder that there are others out there who understand and can relate to me on some level.

Her poems are truly otherworldly.

They seem to transport the reader to a realm beyond the ordinary, a place where imagination runs wild and emotions are laid bare.

Each line is carefully crafted, filled with vivid imagery and profound insights that touch the soul.

Whether it's about love, nature, or the human condition, her words have the power to move and inspire.

One can't help but be drawn into the magical world she creates with her poetry, losing oneself in the beauty and wonder of her words.

Her poems are like precious gems, shining bright and captivating the hearts of all who read them.

They are a testament to her talent and creativity, and a source of inspiration for generations to come.

EMILY DICKINSON:


Although very little is known about her life, Emily Dickinson is, by name alone, one of the most well-known American poets to have ever lived. Her works have a profound impact on readers, and all of her poems possess the ability to move, provoke, and delight. Among them, two poems tugged at my heartstrings the most.


The first poem is The Soul's Storm. In this poem, Dickinson vividly describes the power and intensity of a storm. The lightning is like a new and unexpected force that slits through the cloud and lets the fire through. It burns and blisters the poet, both in the night and in her dream. The storm seems brief at first, but it leaves a lasting impression on the poet's sight and in the sky.


The second poem is Parting. In this poem, Dickinson reflects on the concept of parting and its significance in life. She writes that her life has closed twice before its close, and she wonders if immortality will unveil a third event to her. Parting, she believes, is all we know of heaven and all we need of hell. The poem is a powerful meditation on the nature of life and death.


Overall, Emily Dickinson's poems are a testament to her unique talent and vision. Her works continue to inspire and move readers today, and her legacy as one of America's greatest poets will undoubtedly endure.

Emily Dickinson's poems can be found in various places from time to time. However, this was the first book of hers that I read. Generally speaking, I liked her language and poems. Some of them I liked very much, while others I liked relatively less. Among them, there were also some poems that didn't make me feel anything at all or didn't convey any meaning to me.

The translation didn't fully satisfy me either. Some words seemed to be translated differently, and some seemed to have weakened the power of the poem. But overall, it could be felt that the translator had put in a lot of effort on the poems.

In my opinion, the publication of the poems together with their original versions in the book was a great success. Because poetry is a sensitive thing, and the best translation, in my opinion, cannot fully reflect the poet's feelings. From this point of view, reading the poems in both languages gave me pleasure.

In Dickinson's poems, there is room for the description of human emotions and thoughts such as life, death, belief in God, being strong, fate, pain, and so on. You can sit down and finish the book in less than an hour. If you are a poetry lover and especially like reading in English, I would recommend it to you ❤️

I mean, yeah, indeed I had to look up and peruse individual analyses for each and every poem within this collection. (THANK YOU, the prowling Bee!) However, it truly paid off in the end. If you have a penchant for gothic literature and / or have an affinity for confessional poetry, you are highly likely to cherish Dickinson's writing as well. Just bear in mind that her cryptic, fragmented verse and unconventional punctuation might pose a bit of a challenge.

For instance, take the following poem:

The Heart asks Pleasure – first –
And then – excuse from Pain –
And then – those little Anodynes
That deaden suffering –

And then – to go to sleep –
And then – if it should be
The will of its Inquisitor
The privilege to die –

This poem showcases Dickinson's unique style with its concise lines and thought-provoking themes. The heart's desires are presented in a sequential manner, starting with pleasure and ending with the privilege to die. The use of dashes and the fragmented structure add to the mystery and depth of the poem, making it a captivating read for those who are willing to engage with her complex and often enigmatic work.

Overall, while Dickinson's poetry may require some effort to understand, the rewards are well worth it for those who appreciate the beauty and power of language.

It makes me sad, but I don't think I'll ever truly "get" poetry, most especially not Dickinson.

At times, I felt like you could treat her poems like Mad Libs and just insert random nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc. in place of other words, for as much sense as any of this makes to me.

It seems that her works are so abstract and full of hidden meanings that I struggle to understand.

Furthermore, is there always so much doom and gloom?

Her poems often seem to dwell on themes of death, loss, and melancholy.

That being said, the preface and afterword by a Cornell University professor were still a pleasure to read.

They provided valuable insights into Dickinson's life and work, and helped to put her poems into context.

Despite my difficulties with understanding her poetry, I still appreciate the beauty and complexity of her words.

I hope that with more study and exposure, I will be able to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Dickinson's work.

At the end of history, we will witness a remarkable truth.

It is Emily who holds the key to the beginning and the end of all things.

Her presence is like a guiding light that shines through the ages.

From the very inception of events, Emily's influence can be felt.

She sets in motion a series of actions and decisions that shape the course of history.

As time progresses, her role becomes even more significant.

She weaves a web of connections that bind people and events together.

And when the final chapter is written, it is Emily who stands at the forefront, having left an indelible mark on the story of humanity.

Her actions and choices have determined the outcome of all that has come to pass.

At the end of history, we look back and see that it is Emily who is the central figure, the one around whom everything else revolves.

My initial encounter with Emily Dickinson didn't occur through this collection curated by Ted Hughes. Instead, it was through her love poems titled Wild Nights! Wild Nights! and I cannot live with you. Even then, I knew that this poet was destined to become one of my favorites. The imagery she creates is simply too unique and original, such that reading her poems repeatedly can yield different meanings for the reader.

In this collection, Ted Hughes, a renowned poet in his own right, not least due to his marriage to Sylvia Plath, selected over 40 pages of Emily's poems. These were the ones he favored the most out of the 1775 she had written. One of my personal favorites is this verse about Truth and Beauty:

\\n  I died for beauty-but was scarce
Adjusted in the tomb
When One who died for Truth, was lain
In an Adjoining Room-

He questioned softly 'Why I failed?'
'For Beauty' I replied -
'And I - for Truth - Themself are One-
'We Brethren are,' He said-

And so, as Kinsmen, met a Night-
We talked between the Rooms-
Until the moss had reached our lips
and covered up- our names-\\n

The dashes in Emily's poems are all hers. Hughes recounts in the introduction that her poems were once heavily edited, with the dashes replaced by commas and semicolons until some critics pointed out that the dashes were an integral part of her method and style. Consequently, the poems were soon re-edited and published in their original forms.

One of the famous love poems is also included in this selection:

\\n  That Love is all there is
Is all we know of Love;
It is enough, the freight should be
Proportioned to the groove.\\n

I was drawn to this one because of the use of the word freight, which is an unusual choice when describing the weight and intensity of the act of love. The word groove, although not unheard of, is yet another unique way of referring to the act.

Other poems brought a smile to my face:

\\n  I fear a Man of frugal Speech—
I fear a Silent Man—
Haranguer—I can overtake—
Or Babbler—entertain—

But He who weigheth—While the Rest—
Expend their furthest pound—
Of this Man—I am wary—
I fear that He is Grand—\\n

And still others are simply unforgettable:

\\n  The heart asks pleasure first
And then, excuse from pain-
And then, those little anodynes
That deaden suffering;

And then, to go to sleep;
And then, if it should be
The will of its Inquisitor,
The liberty to die.\\n

I will never tire of reading Emily's poems. Her selection of words and their arrangements is a gift to any reader in need of fresh inspiration. I highly recommend this collection to new readers of poetry.

Perfection, obviously, is a concept that has intrigued and challenged humanity throughout the ages.

It represents the highest standard, the ideal state that we strive to achieve in various aspects of our lives. Whether it's in art, science, sports, or personal relationships, the pursuit of perfection drives us to push our boundaries and reach for something greater.

However, the idea of perfection is also subjective and can vary from person to person. What one may consider perfect, another may not. Moreover, the pursuit of perfection can sometimes lead to stress, anxiety, and disappointment when we fall short of our own expectations.

Despite these challenges, the allure of perfection remains strong. It serves as a source of inspiration and motivation, urging us to不断 improve and grow.

In conclusion, while perfection may be an elusive goal, the journey towards it can be a rewarding and fulfilling one.

"Sobrevivimos al amor, como a otras cosas.

We manage to survive love, just like we do with other things in life. It's as if love is something that we go through and then move on from.

Y lo guardamos en el cajón.

And we store it away in a drawer, almost forgetting about it. It becomes a relic of the past, something that we once cherished but now seems distant.

Hasta que nos parece moda antigua.

Until it seems like an old-fashioned thing, something that is no longer in style. It's like those old clothes that were once worn by great lords and ladies but now look out of place in the modern world.

Como trajes usados por grandes señores.

Just like those used clothes, love can sometimes feel like a faded memory, something that we look back on with a sense of nostalgia but no longer hold dear.