1. Edgar Allan Poe and the Romantic Period
Poe's example of romanticism was very similar to his life, but most of his works often focused on what was later called the gothic genre. ... Edgar was the inventor of the detective fiction genre and also famous for his poetry like "The Raven", and short stories like "The Tell-Tale Heart". ... When he was born on January 19, 1809, he was separated from his parents and siblings at birth. ... This poem represents his sorrow by telling the audience that "the lost Lenore", referring to Virginia, is not at peace in her afterlife and that his sorrowness will never go a...
- Word Count: 1138
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: High School