The Raven
By Edgar Allan Poe
- Release Date: 1845-01-01
- Genre: Poetry
Description
This book is a narrative poem. First published in January 1845, the poem is often noted for its musicality, stylized language, and supernatural atmosphere. It tells of a talking raven's mysterious visit to a distraught lover, tracing the man's slow fall into madness. The lover, often identified as being a student, [1] [2] is lamenting the loss of his love, Lenore. Sitting on a bust of Pallas, the raven seems to further instigate his distress with its constant repetition of the word "Nevermore". The poem makes use of a number of folk and classical references.
Reviews
The Raven
5By The Raven reviewVery creepy! One of Poe's greatest poems!creepy
4By The icecrem manwas creepy. little scary but couldnt tell what some of the pics wereThe raven
4By La santitaI love Edgar Allen Poe!!!! He has inspired me to write my own poetry!