The Raven

· Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing · Narrated by Laura Madsen
83 reviews
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"The Raven" is a narrative poem written by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. After its first publishment in January 1845, it was often noted for its musicality, stylized language, as well as for its 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 a student, is lamenting the loss of his love, Lenore. Sitting on a bust of Pallas, the raven seems to further distress the protagonist with its constant repetition of the word "Nevermore". The poem makes use of folk, mythological, religious, as well as of various classical references.
"The Raven" is a narrative poem written by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. After its first publishment in January 1845, it was often noted for its musicality, stylized language, as well as for its supernatural atmosphere. It tells of a talking raven's mysterious visit to a distraught lover, trac...

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83 reviews
A Google user
October 24, 2024
The Raven is a spooky and mysterious poem that will give you chills. The narrator is haunted by a raven that keeps repeating the word "nevermore." It's a classic tale of loss and despair that will stay with you long after you've finished reading it.
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Matthew Hawken
September 25, 2024
Gently rapping at my chamber door.
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Brennie
June 1, 2026
E. A. Poe, my favorite.
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