Edgar allan poe poems the raven

1845 narrative poem by Edgar Allan Poe

This article is about the poem by Edgar Allan Poe. For other uses, see The Raven (disambiguation).

"The Raven" is a narrative poem by American writer Edgar Allan Poe.

First published in January 1845, the poem is often noted for its musicality, stylized language and supernatural atmosphere.

Edgar allan poe poems the raven

It tells of a distraught lover who is paid a visit by a mysterious raven that repeatedly speaks a single word. The lover, often identified as a student,^[1][2] is lamenting the loss of his love, Lenore.

Sitting on a bust of Pallas, the raven seems to further antagonize the protagonist with its repetition of the word "Nevermore". The poem makes use of folk, mythological, religious, and classical references.

Poe stated that he composed the poem in a logical and methodical manner, aiming to craft a piece that would resonate with both critical and popular audiences, as he elaborated in his follow-up essay in 1846, "The Phil