Hi everyone,
This poem is also often called by its first line, "No Coward Soul Is Mine", and was part of a collection of poems by all three Brontë sisters, which they published... and sold 2 copies. That is not a typo. Two.
This seems to be Emily's contributions to the collection, with a foreword by her sister Charlotte Brontë.
However it is called, I've quite enjoyed it. Clearly a traditionalist, Brontë has been very thoughtful with imbuing meaning into the structure. This adds great depth to the poem's content.
Mostly iambic, so note the discrepancies! Where are they and what is the essential meaning / suggestion?
Here's a nice little analysis with brief background on the author herself. Very useful. Still, the comment on the meter should read "trimeter/pentameter".
This page has a few interesting insights into some of the themes and techniques. This analysis takes a more well-rounded approach, and goes stanza-by-stanza through most of the poem; good stuff.
eNotes has a treatment more on Brontë's works overall, yet our poem is singled out a few times and the general commentary is valuable.
Look at all the above links; I'm going to ask you what you got out of each one. :) Mwah.
Enjoy,
- T. Marcus
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