The Religious Imagery in Emily Dickinson's Love Poems

Author

Constance B. Kirby

Date of Award

1-1-1964

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

English

Abstract

This paper will discuss to what extent Emily Dickinson's heritage, environment, and experience formed her attitudes on religion and love, and will explain how successful she was in translating her intense emotional experience of love into poetry by examining her use of religious imagery.

Comments

Text is faded and some sections are difficult to read.

Recommended Citation

Kirby, Constance B., "The Religious Imagery in Emily Dickinson's Love Poems" (1964). Graduate Thesis Collection. 454.
https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/grtheses/454