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The Raven
Edgar Allan Poe
Narrator Myron Hieronymous Thomas
Publisher: The Radio Reading Room
Summary
"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. It tells of a distraught lover who is paid a mysterious visit by a talking raven. 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 antagonize the protagonist with its constant repetition of the word "Nevermore". The poem makes use of folk, mythological, religious, and classical references.
Duration: 13 minutes (00:13:03) Publishing date: 2024-09-06; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —
