"The Raven" is a narrative poem by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in January 1845. It is often noted for its musicality, stylized language, andsupernatural atmosphere. It tells of a talking raven's mysterious visit to a distraught lover, tracing the man's slow descent into madness. The lover, often identified as being a student, is lamenting the loss of his love, Lenore. Sitting on a bust of Pallas, the raven seems to further instigate his distress with its constant repetition of the word "Nevermore". The poem makes use of a number of folk and classical references.
"The Raven" made Edgar Allan Poe a household name almost immediately and turned Poe into a national celebrity.
Readers began to identify poem with poet, earning Poe the nickname "The Raven". The poem was soon widely reprinted, imitated, and parodied. Though it made Poe popular in his day, it did not bring him significant financial success. As he later lamented, "I have made no money. I am as poor now as ever I was in my life—except in hope, which is by no means bankable".
It's interesting to listen to the different readers. Personally Christopher Walken creeps me out the most... delightfully so.
James
Although a few of these readings are part of other compilations on Times past that is quite acceptable in that this is a wonderful and an excellent post of this iconic work. I thank you for this truly wonderful post. ----------- Rick
Please leave it here. There are 1 or 2 of them that are in other compilations, but I love it altogether. No need to remove it, it is great. Thank You, beautiful post. ------------------------------------------ Rick
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Readers began to identify poem with poet, earning Poe the nickname "The Raven". The poem was soon widely reprinted, imitated, and parodied. Though it made Poe popular in his day, it did not bring him significant financial success. As he later lamented, "I have made no money. I am as poor now as ever I was in my life—except in hope, which is by no means bankable".
It's interesting to listen to the different readers. Personally Christopher Walken creeps me out the most... delightfully so.
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Although a few of these readings are part of other compilations on Times past that is quite acceptable in that this is a wonderful and an excellent post of this iconic work. I thank you for this truly wonderful post. ----------- Rick