Gertrude Stein and Emily Dickinson, are two monumental stars in American literature; they revolutionized poetry through their distinct yet equally groundbreaking approaches. While their styles appear vastly different, a closer examination reveals a shared commitment to challenging linguistic norms and reshaping the very nature of meaning in our transcendental thoughts within the modernist movement. Gertrude…
Month: September 2024
The Uncarved Block: Finding Resonance in the Poetry of Emily Dickinson and the Wisdom of Lao Tzu
At first glance, the reclusive American poet Emily Dickinson and the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu might seem worlds apart. Yet, a closer look reveals a surprising resonance in their observations about the nature of reality, particularly in their shared appreciation for the concept of “P’u” or the uncarved block. In the Tao Te Ching,…
