The Poems of Emily Dickinson: Series One
Life, Poem 13: Exclusion
by Emily Dickinson
The soul selects her own society
The soul selects her own society
Agnes Grey tells of visiting the poor cottagers. While on a visit, she learns more of Mr. Weston.
Jekyll’s butler, Poole, comes to Utterson. They consider what to do about the mysterious person in the laboratory. (Longmans, Green and co., 1886)
William finds that Mdlle. Henri possesses some talent, and he takes the time to tell her so, albeit in his own way.
Soul, wilt thou toss again?
This merit hath the worst, —
No rack can torture me
At least to pray is left, is left.
Though I get home how late, how late!
Of all the souls that stand create
Georgiana and Carlton get married.
Some keep the Sabbath going to church;
Sleep is supposed to be
To fight aloud is very brave
Success is counted sweetest
This is the land the sunset washes
God made a little gentian;
The only ghost I ever saw
I held a jewel in my fingers
He ate and drank the precious words
Essential oils are wrung:
The author is asked to start a new school in Tuskegee. As Booker prepares to procure a building for the new school, he observes the conditions and behaviors of the people of Tuskegee, always remaining hopeful.
Huck tells Mary Jane the truth about the dauphin and the duke. The real Wilks brothers arrive just in time for the auction.
If I should die
Hope is the thing with feathers