Which of Poe's works were influenced by the death of his wife, Virginia?greenspun.com : LUSENET : The Work of Edgar Allan Poe : One Thread |
Poe's wife trageically died at the age of 24. Did Poe incorporate any of his sorrows into any particular works that were written around the time of or after her death?
-- Anonymous, March 21, 2000
annabel lee
-- Anonymous, March 28, 2000
It is believed that both "annabelle lee" and "alone" were influenced by her death.
-- Anonymous, April 03, 2000
THE RAVEN!!!! LENORE SYMBOLIZES VIRGINIA!!!
-- Anonymous, April 06, 2000
THe Black Cat is very symbolic of having a loved one, his wife, die unfortunately.
-- Anonymous, November 27, 2000
The Oval Portrait is about the death of Virginia and the guilt and responsibility he feels
-- Anonymous, May 30, 2004