The Raven

About “The Raven”

"The Raven" is a narrative poem by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. It was first published in January 1845 and is known for its musicality, stylized language, and supernatural atmosphere. The poem follows a distraught lover who is visited by a talking raven, leading to his descent into madness. It includes references to folklore, mythology, religion, and classical themes. The poem was first attributed to Poe in print in the New York Evening Mirror on January 29, 1845.