Annabel Lee
by Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe's dream poem is as close to music as words can come by. First published on October 9, 1849 — two days after Poe's death — this ghostly, lyrical poem is believed to have been written in memory of Poe's young wife, Virginia. The narrator, who fell in love with Annabelle Lee when she was young, has such a strong love for her that even the angels are jealous. He maintains his love for her even after his death. NOTE: Since this story is only a few hundred words long, it is given entirely in the passages section below.
