“Silence—A Sonnet”
1840-01-00
poem
By Edgar Allan Poe

Synopsis

A poem about silence.

History

First publication: January 4, 1840 Saturday Courier

Review

Excellent poem which I interpret as about death and the quiet of the grave, Emily takes it to be about ego death.


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We have the story in these editions:

Poetry and Tales, edited by Patrick F. Quinn, slipcased, Suntup Editions, 2022-00-00