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A 19 page research paper/essay that explores the question of whether or not a line of descent can be traced from Emily Dickinson to twentieth century poets Marianne Moore and Elizabeth Bishop. Examination of literature shows that the preponderance of scholarly opinion supports the idea that a line of poetic descent can be found that runs from Dickinson and travels to both Moore and Bishop. However, the evidence does not support the idea of a linear descent that runs like a straight line from Dickinson to Moore to Bishop, as this descent is more like a branching tree rather than a line of heredity. The relationship between the three poets can be found, first of all, by examining literary scholarship that looks at both thematic and stylistic similarities. In addition to reviewing scholarly comment, however, this relationship can also be shown by examining three representative poems: specifically, "The Wind begun to knead the Grass" by Dickinson; "Poetry" by Marianne Moore; and "Rain Towards Morning" by Elizabeth Bishop. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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two of the most influential poets of the twentieth century. Some critics have made connections between Dickinson and Moore and Bishop, suggesting that the latter poets are Dickinsons latter day
poetic descendants (particularly in regards to Bishop). While others critics have disputed this association, the idea remains very appealing. People are drawn to concepts that suggest easily comprehended associations.
Considering that Marianne Moore was Elizabeth Bishops mentor, it is tempting to say that Dickinsons influence runs first to Moore and then to Bishop. However, this brings up the question
as to whether or not there is evidence to support such an assumption of linear descent. Examination of literature shows that the preponderance of scholarly opinion supports the idea
that a line of poetic descent can be found that runs from Dickinson and travels to both Moore and Bishop. However, the evidence does not support the idea of a
linear descent that runs like a straight line from Dickinson to Moore to Bishop, as this descent is more like a branching tree rather than a line of heredity. The
relationship between the three poets can be found, first of all, by examining literary scholarship that looks at both thematic and stylistic similarities. In addition to reviewing scholarly comment,
however, this relationship can also be shown by examining three representative poems: specifically, "The Wind begun to knead the Grass" by Dickinson; "Poetry" by Marianne Moore; and "Rain Towards
Morning" by Elizabeth Bishop. Emily Dickinson Biography : Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) was known as a great American poet during her own lifetime as only seven of her roughly 1800
poems were published prior to her death (Emily Dickinson Biography). An extremely private person, Dickinson withdrew from into her home, becoming a recluse at the age of 23 and devoting
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