The biggest variation is in the final line: Original manuscript: In her tomb by the side of the sea Alternative version: In her tomb by the sounding sea It is unclear on whom the eponymous character Annabel Lee is based.
Cu toate acestea, cea mai mare variație este în versul final: Manuscrisul original: In her tomb by the side of the sea Versiunea alternativă: In her tomb by the sounding sea Nu este clar la cine se referă personajul omonim Annabel Lee.