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Poems by Emily Dickinson, Series One

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"Poems by Emily Dickinson, Series One" by Emily Dickinson is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century, during the Victorian era. This notable compilation showcases Dickinson's introspective and often unconventional voice, examining themes such as love, nature, death, and the complexities of the human experience. Her work is characterized by innovative use of punctuation, particularly dashes, and a unique structure that defies conventional poetic forms. The collection contains a wide array of themes and emotions, ranging from the profound to the whimsical. In her poems, Dickinson explores the nature of success, love, and existence, often questioning societal norms and the expectations placed upon individuals. She weaves intricate imagery and profound insight into her verses, drawing connections between the natural world and human feelings. The poet's voice is intimate and contemplative, reflecting her solitary life and deep observations of the world around her. Ultimately, the collection invites readers to reflect on their own experiences and the universal truths that bind humanity together.

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Chapter I

SUCCESS.

[Published in "A Masque of Poets"
at the request of "H.H.," the author's
fellow-townswoman and friend.]

Success is counted sweetest
By those who ne'er succeed.
To comprehend a nectar
Requires sorest need.

Not one of all the purple host
Who took the flag to-day
Can tell the definition,
So clear, of victory,

As he, defeated, dying,
On whose forbidden ear
The distant strains of triumph
Break, agonized and clear!

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Contents

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  1. Preface
  2. Chapter I
  3. Chapter IV
  4. Chapter V
  5. Chapter VIII
  6. Chapter X
  7. Chapter XIII
  8. Chapter XIV
  9. Chapter XV
  10. Chapter XVI
  11. Chapter XVIII
  12. Chapter XX
  13. Chapter XXIII
  14. Chapter I
  15. Chapter V
  16. Chapter VI
  17. Chapter IX
  18. Chapter X
  19. Chapter XII
  20. Chapter XIII
  21. Chapter XIV
  22. Chapter XV
  23. Chapter XVI
  24. Chapter XVII
  25. Chapter III
  26. Chapter IV
  27. Chapter VI
  28. Chapter VIII
  29. Chapter IX
  30. Chapter XI
  31. Chapter XII
  32. Chapter XIII
  33. Chapter XIV
  34. Chapter XV
  35. Chapter XVIII
  36. Chapter XIX
  37. Chapter XX
  38. Chapter XXII
  39. Chapter XXIV
  40. Chapter XXVII
  41. Chapter XXX
  42. Chapter XXXI
  43. Chapter I
  44. Chapter II
  45. Chapter IV
  46. Chapter V
  47. Chapter VI
  48. Chapter IX
  49. Chapter X
  50. Chapter XI: "Troubled About Many Things."
  51. Chapter XIV
  52. Chapter XVI
  53. Chapter XIX
  54. Chapter XX
  55. Chapter XXI
  56. Chapter XXIII
  57. Chapter XXIV
  58. Chapter XXV
  59. Chapter XXVII
  60. Chapter XXX
  61. Chapter XXXIII
  62. Chapter XXXIV
  63. Chapter XXXV
  64. Chapter XXXVIII
  65. Chapter XXXIX
  66. Chapter XL

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This free edition of Poems by Emily Dickinson, Series One by Emily Dickinson comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #2678, released 2001-06-01. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Poetry, American Literature.

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