What Does "purple Host" Mean in Emily Dickinson's Poem?
Last Updated Apr 11, 2020 10:35:30 PM ET
The purple host in Emily Dickinson's poem, "Success Is Counted Sweetest", refers to an army. The line following "purple host" in the stanza mentions how the enemy's flag was taken, symbolizing victory for the army.
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