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Summer begins to have the look by Emily Dickinson

By Emily Dickinson

Topics: nature-poetry

Summer begins to have the look Peruser of enchanting Book Reluctantly but sure perceives A gain upon the backward leaves -- Autumn begins to be inferred By millinery of the cloud Or deeper color in the shawl That wraps the everlasting hill. The eye begins its avarice A meditation chastens speech

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"Summer begins to have the look..."

"Summer begins to have the look" by Emily Dickinson is a nature english poem consisting of 19 lines. This English poem by Emily Dickinson demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Summer begins to have the look Peruser of enchanting Book...", this piece explores themes of nature through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Emily Dickinson's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.

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About Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson (1830–1886) was an American poet who wrote nearly 1,800 poems, most discovered after her death. Her distinctive style—short lines, slant rhyme, dashes instead of punctuation—was revolutionary, and her poems about death, nature, and the self are now considered among the finest in American literature.

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