Spirits of the dead by Edgar Allen Poe is a compilation of 5 small verses or stanzas to make one whole poem. The title is self explanatory in that it is about lost souls or spirits of the dead. Each stanza takes you through another setting of the lost souls Poe is referring to. How they live, where they live, what they are doing and even their purpose. It is very deep and thinkative poem. It …showed first 75 words of 439 total…

…showed last 75 words of 439 total…mystical settings of fairies and dream poems. To me Poe is one of the best poets in history. I can relate to his thoughts and writings as well as to him on a personal level from reading his bio. He is a great writer and opens your mind to s different side of life, a more magical and mystical part of life. One where you can dream and think outrageous things and still be excepted.