Edgar Allan Poe's "Annabel Lee" was a terrific poem that is truly defined by Poe's eccentricity and ideas as a composer. One major understanding one must realize when reading "Annabel Lee" is that the poem was largely influenced by ideals from the Romanticist Era. When I first read the poem, a poem that was recommended to me by my girlfriend, I thought it must be a very interesting poem. Possible symbolism and metaphors stood out to me; however, the most triumphant characteristic to win over my attention was the influence from the Romanticist era. Before reading the poem, I had no pre-cognitive idea of what this poem was truly about and what the specific ideas signified. After understanding Poe's background, understanding the Romanticist Era (Late 18th century to early 19th century), and realizing the connection between the two, I was able to not only type a gratifying essay, but also gain a greater understanding of "Annabel Lee."
