The Bells

About “The Bells”

"The Bells" is a poem by Edgar Allan Poe that makes heavy use of onomatopoeia. It was published after Poe's death in 1849. The poem is known for its repeated use of the word "bells." It is divided into four parts, with each part growing darker. The first part describes the sound of bells as "jingling and tinkling," while the last part features "moaning and groaning" bells. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)