A Thematic Interpretation of Emily Dickinson’s Poetry

Abstract

Emily Dickinson, a renowned female poet of America in the nineteenth century, is considered as the pioneer of Modern Poetry and Imagist Movement of American and Britain poetry in the twentieth century. Her poetry, with profound implications and unique styles, has made immortal contributions to the prosperity and development of world literature. While living in a solitary and inactive life，known as “Amherst recluse†in American literature, she has created 1775 ingenious poems in her whole life, covering numerous themes, such as nature, love, life, God and friendship and so on. The thesis will focus on multiple subjects of her poetry, thus interpreting her distinctive outlooks on nature, love and life, through which, the wild and ferocious nature, the happy and sorrowful love as well as the hasty and deliberate life will be reflected. Finally, the point is made that her poetry is influenced by the social background, family situation and personal experiences at that time. Hence, the substantial role she has played in American poetry is further affirmed.