Annabel Lee (published 1849)

“Annabel Lee” is the last complete poem composed by Poe. Like many of Poe’s poems, it explores the theme of the death of a beautiful woman. Debate continues over who, if anyone, was the inspiration for “Annabel Lee.” Though many women have been suggested, Poe’s wife Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe is one of the more credible candidates. Written in 1849, it was not published until shortly after Poe’s death that same year.

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