She is metaphysical in that her poetry seeks to resolve, and is a novel means for resolving, a fundamental tension … More
Tag: Emily Dickinson
224. (Emily Dickinson)
In this third and last in a series of posts on Emily Dickinson and decorum, I’ll try to bring decorum … More
223. (Emily Dickinson)
To begin with recapitulation and self-remonstration: poetry must, in F.H. Bradley’s persuasive formulation, get within the judgment the condition of … More
222. (Emily Dickinson)
This post is the second of a series of evolving sketches about “decorum” in poetry. This is the messiest of … More