What Were The Author's Concerns During This Era?

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Name of the author: Edgar Allan Poe

Name of the written selection: The title on the selection is Annabel Lee

When was this selection written? It was written in May 1849

What historical period was this (Old English period, Middle English period, British Renaissance, etc.) It is Gothic and Romantic.

What type of writing is this (stories, drama, poetry, science fiction, satire, etc.). It is Gothic Poetry

What were the author’s concerns during this era? The loss of his passing of his spouse.

Interpret the meaning of the selection. I think this was Poe's way of grieving over the death of his spouse.

What literary devices were used? Repetition, internal rhyme was used

Form an opinion about the selection, be specific. I

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