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Edgar Allan Poe published a poem entitled "Imitation," in 1827.
After he leaves the house, around midnight, Huck Finn joins his buddy, Tom Sawyer.
Huck Finn's father - whom his boy calls "Pap" - has not been in his son's life for awhile.
Huck Finn is sceptical about many things, but he is also a realist.
Huck Finn has a father who beats him.
In William Shakespeare's opinion, the life of a person - who lives to old age - consists of seven stages.
"Annabel Lee" is one of Edgar Allan Poe's most-famous poems.
William Blake (1757-1827) was a young man, in his late teens, when he witnessed the "Gordon Riots" in London.
Have a listen as Charles Dickens begins his famous story with these words: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."
As the action begins, in Dickens' famous tale, the Dover mail coach is making its way on a Friday night.
Jerry Cruncher, the messenger, is bothered by the direction he's received from Jarvis Lorry: "Jerry, say that my answer was, RECALLED TO LIFE.
After Jarvis Lorry reaches Dover, he awaits the arrival of another traveler from London - Miss Manette.
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