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In the poem "Annabel Lee" was Annabel Lee a real person that Poe knew and was in love with?
-- Anonymous, October 26, 2000
Dear Leah,In response to your question, many critics have argued that Annabel Lee is based on or assumes as subject matter Edgar Allan Poe's cousin/wife Virginia.
Hope this answers your question. Should you wish to pursue any other enquiries with me, please feel free to do so:
Yours sincerely,
Pragmatic Poe
-- Anonymous, October 27, 2000