The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe is a narrative poem written in the 19th century, specifically during the Romantic era. This iconic piece showcases Poe's mastery of rhythm, sound, and atmosphere, delving into themes of grief and loss. It is considered one of his most famous works, widely recognized for its haunting refrain and melancholic tone. The poem describes a speaker who, in the depths of a dreary midnight, experiences a mysterious
visitation from a raven that enters his chamber. As he grapples with his sorrow over the loss of his beloved Lenore, the relentless bird becomes a symbol of despair, uttering the word "Nevermore" in response to the speaker's desperate inquiries about the possibility of relief from his sorrow. This encounter escalates from initial curiosity to a chilling realization that the raven embodies his grief and the permanence of loss, leading the speaker into a spiral of madness and hopelessness. Through rich imagery and clever use of refrain, the poem captures the essence of Poe's exploration of human emotions surrounding death and mourning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849 |
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| Commentator | Stedman, Edmund Clarence, 1833-1908 |
| Illustrator | Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883 |
| Title | The Raven |
| Note | See also: #14082 illustrated by Édouard Manet |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Raven |
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| Note | Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Ravens -- Poetry |
| Subject | Fantasy poetry, American |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17192 |
| Release Date | Nov 30, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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