What is the hidden message in the poem 'A Valentine' by Edgar Allan Poe?

Answer 1

Frances Sargent Osgood

The poem is a valentine to Frances Sargent Osgood. Poe hid her name within the poem.

The first letter of the first line is the first letter of her name.

The second letter of the second line is the second letter of her name.

The third letter of the third line is the third letter of her name.

And so on, and so on.

In the first form of the poem, Poe accidentally mispelled her middle name but corrected it in a later version.

Also published as "To _____ _____ _____" and "To Her Whose Name is Written Below."

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Answer 2

In Edgar Allan Poe's poem 'A Valentine', the hidden message is a playful and unconventional declaration of love. The speaker compares the recipient to an onion, revealing layers of emotion and complexity, and ultimately expressing a deep fondness for them despite their flaws. The poem conveys the idea that true love transcends superficial appearances and embraces imperfections.

Answer 3

The theme for the poem "A Valentine" is based on a mystery lover of Edgar Allan Poe.