Classic to Modern English Literature

Q : Make a critical review on the poem, “ The Soul Selects Her Own Society ” by Emily Dickinson . One of the most important poems “ The Soul selects her own Society ” was written by Emily Dickinson . It was first published posthumously in 1890 , long after Dickinson wrote the poem in 1862 . She has since been regarded as one of the most important figures in American poetry. The poem portrays the soul’s decisive and unwavering selection of a single companion, shutting out the rest of the world with resolute finality. Dickinson during the mid- 19 th century , a period marked by significant social and political changes in America , including the Civil War and the abolitionist movement. In the poem, the speaker reflects on the soul’s deliberate and exclusive choice of companionship, emphasizing personal autonomy and emotional independence. The soul is portrayed as making a decisive selection, then closing off to the rest of the world, as illustrated by the lines, “ Then — shuts