Bells
'Bells' Summary
The poem is divided into four parts, each of which focuses on a different type of bell. The first part describes the cheerful sound of sleigh bells, associated with the joys of winter and childhood. The second part shifts to the more somber sound of wedding bells, representing the hope and promise of new beginnings. The third part focuses on the mournful sound of funeral bells, symbolizing the inevitability of death and loss. The final part culminates in the terrifying sound of alarm bells, representing the chaos and destruction of war.Book Details
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Edgar Allan Poe
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