In “There is no Frigate like a Book” Dickinson uses different aspects of poetry to emphasize how reading is similar to travelling. One of the most obvious ways this is seen is the author’s word choice. Dickinson uses “Frigate” (“no Frigate,” line 1), which is a type of boat; “Coursers” (Dickinson, “no Frigate,” line 3), a type of horses; and finally “Chariot” (Dickinson, “no Frigate,” line 7). By using these varied kind of travel in her poem the author stimulates the reader’s imagination, causing them to visualize these differing modes of transport and the places they might take one too. Her poem does exactly what she describes literature as doing, transporting the reader to different locations through their imagination. The words also emphasize that whether land or sea, no matter where …show more content…
“Frigates” (Dickinson, “no Frigate,” line 1) were small, quick ships. Coursers (Dickinson, “no Frigate,” line 3) were fast horses. Chariots (Dickinson, “no Frigate,” line 7) were designed for speed. With this word selection Dickinson also subtly shows that books are a quicker way to travel, as the reader can arrive at their destination almost instantaneously. Considering the time travel took to reach distant locations when this poem was written, this becomes a significant point in favor of literature and