Humbert's abysmal obsession with "nymphets" had begun just after his first true love Annabel had passed away. And to Humbert, Lolita was a reincarnation of Annabel. Humbert says "I see Annabel in such general terms as: 'honey-coloured skin', 'thin arms', 'brown bobbed hair', 'long lashes', 'big bright mouth.'... Lo-lee-ta: the tip of the tongue taking a trip of three steps down the palate to tap, at three, on the teeth. ... Lee. ...

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Edgar Allan Poe was known to the world for his horrific, jaw dropping short stories and poems and also for being a literary genius of his time due to the unfamiliar writing style he presented. Though well known for works such as: Annabel Lee, The Raven, The Tell Tale Heart and The Cask of Amontillad...

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Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809 in Boston. His mother was Elizabeth Arnold Poe, an actress who had also been a leading lady in society. His father was David Poe, Jr., an actor who pursued a less succuessful career ruined by his drinking problems. Around Edgar's second birthday, his f...

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