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Annabel Lee

Book • 1849
Annabel Lee is the last complete poem by Edgar Allan Poe, exploring the theme of the death of a beautiful woman.

The poem tells the story of a love so strong that it is envied by angels, leading to the tragic death of Annabel Lee. Despite her passing, the narrator believes their souls remain connected.

The poem is often interpreted as a reflection of Poe's personal experiences with loss, particularly the death of his wife Virginia.

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Dana Gioia

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as a poem his mother used to recite, revealing her hidden emotions.
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Dana Gioia on Poetry, Death and Mortality

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