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Annabel Lee

A poem by Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American poet and short-story writer known for his exploration of death, love and the darker corners of the human mind. 'Annabel Lee,' first published in 1849, is believed to be his last completed poem. It tells the story of a young man's obsessive devotion to a childhood love who has died, set against a haunting coastal landscape. The poem's rhythm and repetition give it the quality of a ballad, a song of mourning and undying love. Poe's work is worth reading because it asks whether love can survive death, and whether devotion that refuses to let go is noble or tragic. This text reflects its era.

Band

Blue · Independent readers, confidentTypical starting range: ages 12–14

Length

long · about 896 words in 4 sections · 2 pictures

Source

The Complete Poetical Works of Edgar Allan Poe, Edgar Allan Poe

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (10 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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