"Deep in Earth" refers to a short poem, possibly unfinished, written by Edgar Allan Poe in 1847. In January of that year, Poe's wife Virginia had died in New York, presumably of tuberculosis. It is assumed that the poem was inspired by her death. It is difficult to discern, however, if Poe had intended the completed poem to be published or if it was personal.
The poem consists of two verses:
Poe scribbled the couplet onto a manuscript copy of...
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"Deep in Earth" refers to a short poem, possibly unfinished, written by Edgar Allan Poe in 1847. In January of that year, Poe's wife Virginia had died in New York, presumably of tuberculosis. It is assumed that the poem was inspired by her death. It is difficult to discern, however, if Poe had intended the completed poem to be published or if it was personal.
The poem consists of two verses:
Poe scribbled the couplet onto a manuscript copy of his poem "Eulalie." That poem seems autobiographical, referring to his joy upon marriage. The significance of the couplet implies that he has gone back into a state of loneliness similar to before his marriage.
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