The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
To Helen (1848)
by Edgar Allan Poe
"I saw thee once—once only—years ago:"
"I saw thee once—once only—years ago:"
The Tin Man finally finds Nimmie Amee, but to his surprise she is happily married to Chopfyt.
The monkey council, disappointed by news of the doctor's inevitable departure, decide to give a gift to show their gratitude.
Laurie and Amy discuss their plans for the future.
A short story where Mother Nature writes a letter to Father Winter to send her a blanket (of snow) to protect the flowers from Jack Frost’s cold winds.
Achilles and Hector finally meet on the field of battle.
The Toyman makes the three children whistles from a weeping willow and they serve as a bird call for Orioles.
An uneasy conversation between Elinor and Lucy as insincerity and jealousy reign.
The search party camp at the ruing of the fort. Chingachgook and Uncas encounter hostiles. A plan is devised to search for the missing women.
Gretel uses her wits in order to avoid punishment.
Dorothy and Toto return to Oz and are greeted by all of their friends. The next day, Dorothy and Ozma wait for Uncle Henry and Aunt Em to arrive in the throne room at the palace. The elderly couple are greeted by Ozma and the royal subjects.
Sylvie, Bruno, and the Other Professor continue chatting.
An old woman who has nothing finds a snake in her water jar, and wishes for death. Instead, she discovers a necklace, which earns her wealth. The king buys the necklace, but finds it replaced with the son he so desires.The prince and princess are wed, but she wishes to know the secret of the prince. He warns her of the consequences, which come to pass when he reveals the secret. The princess must work to break the enchantment to get back her prince.
Mr. Elmer comes home with Mr. March. Mr. March sees Frank again for the first time in awhile.
Du Bois discusses the religious growth of the black man.
Dorothy meets the King of Bunnybury and has lunch with him. He cries and complains about how unhappy he is being king. Dorothy says she’ll talk to Glinda and help him find a replacement.
Sumner and the schooner head towards the deserted island. Once ashore, Sumner tries to locate Worth and Quorum.
Elinor finds the company of Mrs. Jennings somewhat awkward, given a lack of things in common and the brevity of their acquaintance.
How Sentaro was taught not to covet unending life.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. This story describes the excitement of the children in their anticipation for Christmas and the gathering of their special tree.
Ishmael stays the night at the Spouter Inn, where he encounters Queequeg.
The animals invite Paddy to live in the Smiling Pond, but he declines. He agrees to live in the Green Forest off of the Laughing Brook.
Uriah Heep's dealings come to light.
Mrs. Jennings at first thinks that Elinor and the Colonel were discussing an attachment between them, but soon is able to catch on that they were discussing Edward and his need for a position.