0
Poe wrote a poem titled 'To Helen,' but the reader is left to speculate who 'Helen' might be. Sarah Helen Power Whitman was a poet, essayist, transcendentalist, and Spiritualist, and she is likely the 'Helen' in the poem. The two were engaged to be married in 1848, but it is alleged that Poe's drinking habit caused an end to the engagement.
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
"To Helen" by Edgar Allan Poe is a poem where the speaker compares a woman named Helen to the mythical figure Helen of Troy. The speaker admires Helen's beauty and grace, and reflects on how she brings light and inspiration into his life. The poem is filled with lush imagery and explores themes of beauty, admiration, and the power of art.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago"To Helen" is the first of two poems to carry that name written by Edgar Allan Poe. The 15-line poem was written in honor of Jane Stanard, the mother of a childhood friend. It was first published in 1831 collection Poems of Edgar A. Poe then reprinted in 1836 in the Southern Literary Messenger.
Wiki User
∙ 11y agothe whole thing is an extended metaphor
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What the poem that Edgar Allan Poe wrote?
To Helen
Is it Edgar Allen Poe or Edgar Allan Poe?
It is Edgar Allan Poe.
Who is John Allan to Edgar Allan Poe?
John Allan is Edgar Allan Poe's foster father.
Where did Edgar Allan Poe propose to Helen Whitman?
Edgar Allan Poe proposed to Helen Whitman at her home in Providence, Rhode Island. Whitman initially accepted his proposal, but their relationship was short-lived due to various personal and social issues.
Who did Edgar Allan Poe fall in love with as a child?
Jane Stanard, which he wrote the poem "To Helen" about :)
Who did Edgar Allan Poe marry?
Edgar Allan Poe married to Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe in 1836
When is Edgar Allan Poe's birthday?
Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809
What is Edgar Allan Poe's birthday?
Edgar Allan Poe was born on January 19, 1809.
Who was called the father of American short story?
Edgar Allan Poe.
Is Edgar Allan Poe married?
Yes, Edgar Allan Poe married to Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe in 1836
What was the name of Edgar Allan Poe's foster mother?
The name of Edgar Allan Poe's foster mother was Frances Allan.
What is Edgar Allan Poe's full name?
Edgar Poe. He was given the name Edgar Allan Poe by his foster family, John and Frances Allan, although they never formally adopted him.
