Note on The Conqueror Worm

"The Conqueror Worm," then contained in Poe's favorite tale of "Ligeia," was first published in the American Museum for September, 1838. As a separate poem, it reappeared in Graham's Magazine for January, 1843.


Note on Silence

The sonnet, "Silence," was originally published in Burton's Gentleman's Magazine for April, 1840.


Note on Dreamland

The first known publication of "Dreamland" was in Graham's Magazine for June, 1844.


Note on To Zante