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Aug 2023
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No Compromise #58: Edgar Allan Poe’s Los...

Dr. John D. Wise
About this episode

Jenny and I are lovers of great literature.

We hope you enjoy our weaving together of three great poems by Edgar Allan Poe - "The Raven," "Annabel Lee" and "The Bells." Our production has been a three-day whirlwind of activity - late nights and early mornings. Hopefully, you find it valuable.

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TO WATCH:

THE RAVEN: https://youtu.be/vzrOHd6YzIs

                  https://youtu.be/EPJXmdGRSJA

ANNABEL LEE: https://youtu.be/SJ6T0iVOANs

TO READ:

THE RAVEN: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48860/the-raven

THE BELLS: https://poets.org/poem/bells

ANNABEL LEE: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44885/annabel-lee

 

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