Quote by Emily Dickinson

There is no Frigate like a book to take us lands away nor any coursers like a page of prancing Poetry.

There is no Frigate like a book to take us lands away nor an

Summary

This quote by Emily Dickinson highlights the unparalleled power of literature and poetry to transport and immerse readers in different worlds and experiences. It emphasizes that books are like ships, enabling us to venture to distant lands that we may never physically visit. Additionally, it portrays the beauty and energy found in poetry, comparing it to a fleet-footed horse, suggesting the transformative nature and exhilarating effect that reading verse can have on our imagination and emotions.

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By Emily Dickinson

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