To Helen

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An enchanting love poem dedicated to Miss Sarah Helen Whitman, describing the moment Poe first saw her in her garden. This is the second poem of this title by Poe, the first being a shorter ode to Helen of Troy.

Genres: PoetryClassicsRomanceAmerican19th CenturyShort StoriesHorrorGothicFictionMythology

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