There is no Frigate like a Book

To take us Lands away

Nor any Coursers like a Page

Of prancing Poetry —

This Traverse may the poorest take

Without oppress of Toll —

How frugal is the Chariot

That bears the Human soul.

Analysis, meaning and summary of Emily Dickinson's poem There is no Frigate like a Book

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