Emily Dickinson
Mentioned in 11 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows
A 19th-century American poet renowned for works exploring themes of hope and nature, particularly the famous poem "Hope is the Thing with Feathers" which uses bird imagery as a central metaphor. A contemporary of Herman Melville working within the transcendentalist and romantic literary movements, her poetry continues to be referenced in modern literary discussions and valued by contemporary artists, including poet Patti Smith who treasures a letter from Dickinson.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
The Swiftie and The Scholar · Apr 30, 2026
Dr. Uncle Jerry University: Poetry 101
“Frequently associated with confessional poetry though predates formal confessional movement”
The Swiftie and The Scholar · Mar 26, 2026
The Feminist Critique of Mad Woman
“Referenced in Gilbert and Gubar's analysis of 19th century women's literature”
The Swiftie and The Scholar · Mar 19, 2026
The Psychological Burden of The Albatross
“Author of 'Wild Nights'; referenced for thematic parallels with Swift's use of wild imagery”
Letters from an American · Mar 15, 2026
Happy Birthday, Maine
“Daughter of Representative Edward Dickinson; noted as already writing poems during 1854 political organizing”
Poetry Unbound · Feb 23, 2026
Lena Khalaf Tuffaha — Dukka
“Referenced for her poem 'Hope is the Thing with Feathers' in opening anecdote about poetry engagement”
BirdNote Daily · Feb 23, 2026
BONUS EPISODE: Words in Flight
“Historical poet referenced for famous line 'Hope is the Thing with Feathers' about bird imagery in literature”
99% Invisible · Feb 3, 2026
The Em Dash
“19th-century poet famous for prolific em dash usage in nearly 1,800 poems; editors removed most dashes from posthumous publications.”
Zero to Well-Read · Jan 27, 2026
"Bartleby, the Scrivener" by Herman Melville
“Contemporary American writer working during same period as Melville; part of transcendentalist and romantic movement”
The Mel Robbins Podcast · Jan 26, 2026
This Conversation Will Change How You Think About Your Entire Life
“Poet referenced by Vong as example of transformative literary experience ('my head is taken off')”
All There Is with Anderson Cooper · Jan 9, 2026
Patti Smith: The ‘Sacred Wounds’ of Grief
“Poet; Patti Smith mentions owning a letter from Dickinson as a treasured possession”
SmartLess · Nov 24, 2025
"Benedict Cumberbatch"
“Poet whose line 'love is the thing with feathers' was misquoted to create the title of Max Porter's novella”