Author Biographyĭickinson was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, in 1830 and lived there all her life. By describing “hope” in terms of this bird, Dickinson creates a lovely image of the virtue of human desire. The bird in this poem is courageous and persevering, for it continues to share its song under even the most difficult conditions. Birds are often viewed as free and self-reliant, or as symbols of spirituality. The word “bird” is rich with connotation. In this poem, “Hope,” an abstract word meaning desire or trust, is described metaphorically as having the characteristics of a “bird,” a tangible, living creature. It was initially published posthumously in the second collection of Dickinson’s work, Poems by Emily Dickinson, second series, in 1891. “‘Hope’ Is the Thing With Feathers” is believed to have been written in 1861.
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