Annabel Lee: A Poem by Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor, and critic. He is famously known for his macabre and haunting poetry & stories, the main themes of which typically revolve around death. Annabel Lee is one such example. He was one of the poets of the Romantic era and was one of the earliest people who wrote stories in the ‘short story’ format. His works mostly grew famous during the latter part of his short life and gained international fame after his death. Poe’s best-known fiction works are Gothic, and usually are centered around the theme of death, with gruesome details concerning the same. His works are typically ‘dark’ and…
Mother, A Cradle To Hold Me by Maya Angelou
Mother, A Cradle To Hold Me, a sentimental poem written by Maya Angelou is a blissful read. Amongst her many accomplishments as a singer, actress, composer, and dancer, this a poem that added another feather on her cap. She shot to higher fame when she became Hollywood’s first female black director. Although, her written work was always and is still considered the next level! Maya Angelou Mother, A Cradle To Hold Me It is true I was created in you. It is also true That you were created for me. I owned your voice. It was shaped and tuned to soothe me. Your arms were molded Into a cradle to…
