He also said that the angels themselves were jealous of the relationship if him and Annabel Lee. He felt that the angels were not happy, because of the envy for the love that they shared for each other. ... A seraph is a fiery angel who protects Gods throne. ... He also makes heaven appear to be less envious by saying that the angels are not happy in heaven. ... He writes "neither the angels in heaven above, nor the demons down under the sea, can ever dissever my soul from the soul of the beautiful Annabel Lee." ...

• Word Count: 688
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

It is obvious through the many works of Edgar Allan Poe, that the author's life was marked with much tragedy in regards to women. Several of his poems seem to be a direct reflection of his trials in life having to deal with the death or loss of many of the women who were very close to him. Some o...

• Word Count: 2529
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

Vainly, I tried to borrow happiness from my books in order to quell my own sadness- sorrow for the lost Lenore, the rare and radiant maiden named by angels, never again to be mentioned here on earth (9-12). ... Then, I imagine, the air grew thicker, scented from something unseen raised by angels whose faint footsteps tapped on the floor covered with tufted carpet (79-80). "Rat,"" I cried, "your God has sent you with these angels to ease the pain and induce forgetfulness of sorrow from the memories of Lenore; let me gulp this drug and forget the dead Lenore!... His eyes have all the ...

• Word Count: 2508
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School