Here's an example:
> "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,
> Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore—
> When the nights were long and cold, and the days were short and old,
> And the fire burned low and the wind howled at the door—"
The pun here is on the word "dreary," which can also refer to "dearly." This adds a layer of meaning to the line, suggesting that the speaker is not only weary, but also perhaps missing someone dearly.
This is just one example of the many puns used throughout the poem. Poe uses puns to create humor, but also to add depth and complexity to the poem's themes.
Other famous poems with puns include:
* "The Walrus and the Carpenter" by Lewis Carroll
* "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll
* "The Owl and the Pussycat" by Edward Lear
* "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe
* "The Lady of Shalott" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
* "The Charge of the Light Brigade" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
These poems are just a few examples of the many works of literature that make use of puns. Puns can be a fun and effective way to add humor, wit, and depth to poetry.