The cause of Edgar Allan Poe’s Death is still unknown. By the age of 13, Edgar Allan Poe had written enough poetry to have published his own book. Edgar Allan Poe’s criticism of some of the most famous writers at the time earned him the reputation of a ‘fearless critic’. Edgar Allan Poe was one of the originators of both horror and detective based fiction. In fact, Many credit him as the “architect” or the modern short story. He was one of the first people His story “The Black Cat” is one of his more famous short stories including his signature elements of both horror and mystery. His stories have changed the way that authors today write and have made a serious impact on future literature and genres. Some of the most famous genres today are …show more content…
In 1847, at the age of 24, she passed away from tuberculosis. Poe continued to struggle from serious health issues, financial problems, and crippling grief until his death two years later. Virginia's death inspired darker poetry from Poe along with his poem “Annabel Lee”. The poem was published on October 9, 1849, two days after his death, in the New York Tribune. “And this maiden she lived with no other thought Than to love and be loved by me.” The speaker is exaggerating the statement to show how much she loves him. “And neither the angels in Heaven above Nor the demons down under the sea” The speaker is again exaggerating a statement to show how connected they are and how strong their love is. “And the stars never rise but I see the bright eyes, Of the beautiful Annabel Lee” The stars of course rise, the speaker is just comparing Annabel Lee’s eyes to stars to show how bright they are The speaker is very infatuated and in love with Annabel Lee. He believes that everyone else is jealous of them and that the angels envy his relationship and that is why Annabel Lee died. The setting of the poem is in a kingdom by the sea and some of the poem takes place in Annabel Lee’s