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Jayatee Bhattacharya, Lovely Professional University Unit 2: A Dream within a Dream by Edgar Allan Poe

Unit 2: A Dream within a Dream by Edgar Allan Poe Notes

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction

2.1 About the Poet
2.2 Writing Style
2.3 Critics

2.4 Discussion
2.5 Role
2.6 Major Themes
2.7 A Dream within a Dream – Poem
2.8 Explanation

2.9 Analysis
2.9.1 Use of Literary Devices
2.10 Summary

2.11 Keywords
2.12 Review Questions
2.13 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:

Know about Edgar Allan Poe
Understand Poe's life, works and his writing style
Understand the major themes in Poe’s works
Analyse the poem ‘A Dream within a Dream’

Introduction

Almost all the writers use some sort of inspiration to write their work, but what is their source
of inspiration? Most of the people usually think that ideas or inspirations come to writers
naturally. However, the fact is that writers have to get inspired or get ideas from somewhere.
One of the most common inspirations for writers is their personal experiences and thoughts.
Edgar Allan Poe, his writings took inspiration from his tragic life, his dysfunctional brain and
the time he lived in. Poe was affected immensely by his tragic life.
The poem A Dream within a Dream is one of the many masterpieces written by the acclaimed
writer. In the poem, the poet is explaining the situation of bidding farewell to his love. It seems
that his love is going away from him and he does not want her to go away.

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