Emily Dickinson - I Felt a Funeral, In my Brain

This video lesson from the Perfecting Poetry series analyzes Emily Dickinson's poem "I felt a Funeral, in my Brain." The lesson explores Dickinson's use of a metaphysical conceit to depict mental collapse, using the imagery of a funeral. The analysis covers the poem's structure, language techniques, and themes, including the ambiguity and symbolism present in the poem. The lesson concludes with a discussion on the paradox of loss and renewal, encouraging viewers to reflect on the poem's deeper meanings.

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