Emily Dickinson

To Own the Art Within the Soul

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To Own the Art Within the Soul - meaning Summary

Solitude as Inner Possession

Dickinson presents inward creativity as a private, self-sustaining possession. The speaker argues that to "own the Art within the Soul" is to keep the soul entertained and joyful with silence as companion, effectively hosting an internal festival. This inner art is likened to a permanent estate or inexhaustible mine, emphasizing its enduring value and autonomy from external validation or material needs.

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To own the Art within the Soul The Soul to entertain With Silence as a Company And Festival maintain Is an unfurnished Circumstance Possession is to One As an Estate perpetual Or a reduceless Mine.

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