Emily Dickinson’s Quest for Truth and Immortality through Words

Authors

  • Suryo Tri Saksono Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Indonesia
  • Agus Wardhono Universitas PGRI Ronggolawe, Indonesia
  • Hairus Salikin Universitas Jember, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53103/cjlls.v3i5.125

Keywords:

Emily Dickinson, Quest for Truth, Immortality, Words, Poetry, Spiritual Exploration

Abstract

This article explores the life and creative output of renowned American author and poet Emily Dickinson, focusing on her quest for truth and immortality through language. Dickinson, who was regarded as a reclusive person, left behind a remarkable body of poetry that delves into important existential issues and explores themes of mortality, nature, love, and the self. This article investigates Dickinson’s idyllic travel as implies of looking for truth and eternality through an analysis of her sonnets, letters, and the sociocultural setting of her time. The technique used entails close reading and clarification of selected sonnets, as well as examination of their topical structures and etymological nuances. The talk emphasizes Dickinson’s intriguing idyllic voice, fascination with death, examination of the inner self, and search for extraterrestrial truths. This article comes to the conclusion that Dickinson’s quest for truth and endurance through language provides readers with a profound understanding of the human condition and the enduring power of verse.

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Published

2023-09-01

How to Cite

Saksono, S. T., Wardhono, A., & Salikin, H. (2023). Emily Dickinson’s Quest for Truth and Immortality through Words. Canadian Journal of Language and Literature Studies, 3(5), 23–30. https://doi.org/10.53103/cjlls.v3i5.125

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Vol. 3 No. 5 (2023)

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