Question

Read “A Book” by Emily Dickinson. What is the main idea of the poem?

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—

A.
Ships are great for traveling around the world.
B.
Poetry is too expensive for the common person to afford.
C.
People need chariots so they can travel long distances.
D.
Reading is a good activity to undertake while traveling.
E.
Books open up new worlds to all readers, rich or poor.

Answer 1

I'm not sure of this one so I don't want to give you a wrong answer, but I'll cut it down to the last two options which I think are right. D and E. Take it from there.

Answer 2

I'd say E. It is talking about how even the poorest can enjoy the words of a book bringing you to new experiences with words