Dickinson Poem
Dickinson Poem
Dickinson Poem
1830 - 1886
Early Life
She was born to religious, well-to-do family and
had a normal childhood in Amherst,
Massachusetts, attending school, taking part in
church activities, reading books, learning to
sing and play the piano, writing letters, and
taking walks.
As he defeated – dying –
On whose forbidden ear
The distant strains of triumph
Burst agonized and clear!
Summary of the Poem
As he defeated – dying –
On whose forbidden ear
The distant strains of triumph
Burst agonized and clear!