The Beauty of Death in Whitmans and Dickinsons Poetry

Focusing on the theme of beauty in death, this seminar paper examines three poems by Walt Whitman and three by Emily Dickinson. It highlights works such as "Song of Myself" and "Because I could not stop for Death," exploring how each poet approaches the concept of mortality. The analysis reveals the unique ways in which Whitman and Dickinson portray death as a beautiful experience, culminating in a deeper understanding of their literary depictions.