# Edgar Allan Poe — Poetry character guide

> Edgar Allan Poe in Poetry by James McIntyre.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Poe, the Albatross, Albatross, The Albatross, E. A. Poe the Albatross

**First appearance:** 0001-reminiscences

## Who they are

The American poet, referenced as a literary figure.

## In the story

### [American Poets](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/american-poets)

Described as a great enchanter with harmonious bells, mysterious raven, and entrancing romances.

### [Poe](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/poe)

Celebrated as a great enchanter whose works like 'The Bells' and 'The Raven' leave a lasting impression.

### [Strange Life Preserver](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/strange-life-preserver)

Referenced indirectly through the albatross, which is called 'the Albatross' and linked to Poe's poem 'The Raven' or 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' via the albatross motif.

### [Tom Norton](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/tom-norton)

Referenced indirectly through the ship's name 'The Albatross', a nod to Poe's poem 'The Raven' or 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' (though Coleridge is more direct, the text mentions 'Albatross').

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/endnotes)

Cited for the idea that the Albatross sleeps in air.

## Links

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