| 1 | * HilariousInHindsight: |
| 2 | ** ''Because I Could Not Stop For Death...'', one of her most famous poems, is written in Ballad Meter, aka Common Meter (8,6,8,6). So is the theme song to ''Series/GilligansIsland'', and thus it can be sung to the same tune. |
| 3 | ** This works with pretty much all of her poetry, which was metrically based on hymns. You can also use "The Yellow Rose of Texas" or "[[AmazingFreakingGrace Amazing Grace]]" and get the same effect. |
| 4 | * VindicatedByHistory: Her work had a poor reception in her lifetime. Today, she is a staple of literary classes. |
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