The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
The narrative poem tells the story of a grieving man who is visited by a mysterious raven one bleak December night. As the man mourns the loss of his beloved Lenore, the raven perches upon a bust of Pallas and repeatedly utters the word "Nevermore." This refrain drives the man into a deeper state of despair and madness as he interprets the raven's presence and words as a symbol of eternal sorrow and the impossibility of reuniting with Lenore. The poem explores themes of loss, longing, and the haunting nature of memory.
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- Published
- 1845
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 10-20
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - El Cuervo
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