The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe is a narrative poem written in the 19th century, specifically in the 1840s. This poem is a quintessential piece of Gothic literature that delves into themes of grief, loss, and the supernatural. It captures the dark and melancholic atmosphere common to Poe's works, exploring the mind of a man mourning the loss of his beloved Lenore. The poem unfolds in a dimly lit room where the
speaker, engulfed in sorrow for Lenore, experiences a mysterious visitation by a raven. This raven, embodying a spectral presence, speaks the single word “Nevermore,” which becomes a haunting refrain throughout the poem. As the speaker converses with the bird, he grapples with his despair and questions about life after death, love, and hope, ultimately realizing that the raven's message signifies the permanence of his grief. The interplay of the speaker's emotions and the ominous presence of the raven creates a sense of inevitable doom, emphasizing the inescapable nature of despair and the haunting memories of lost love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849 |
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| Engraver | Andrew, George T., 1842- |
| Illustrator | Taylor, William Ladd, 1854-1926 |
| Title |
The Raven Illustrated |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Raven |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.6 (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. | 45484 |
| Release Date | Apr 24, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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