Part 1 of Essay
My writing career began when I was twelve and I wrote a book of poems that I wished to be published. My teacher denied my request, explaining to me that I was already too arrogant and that I did not need my self esteem elevated any higher. The next poem that I wrote was called “To Helen”, and it was written for my “moth ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... “Stanzas,” A Dream,” “The Happiest Day,” and “The Lake”. A while later I was appointed company clerk, but I wanted to leave the army. In order to do this; I had to find a replacement. Finally, I found a man, who wanted to reenlist anyhow, if I paid him seventy-five dollars. After leaving the army, I drafted a poem dubbed “Al Aaraaf.” Carey, Lea and Carey decided that they would publish it if Allan gave his consent and guaranteed that if it was not a success that he would pay them back. He did not want to do ....