The Raven

The Raven first published in the New York Evening Mirror in January 1845 and immediately gained widespread attention. It quickly became republished, mocked, and illustrated, and it helped Edgar Allan Poe become well-known. The poem narrates the tale of an unidentified lover who is visited by a talking raven while mourning the loss of his beloved Lenore. With its repeated use of the word "Nevermore," the raven adds to his agony and gradually drives him insane.

The first-person perspective is used in this well-known narrative poetry. The poem's symbolism support a melodramatic mood that accentuates the main character's anguish and loss, and "The Raven" personifies the experience of tremendous sadness and loss. The emotional battles that people in all walks of life engage in are explored in "The Raven," particularly the struggle to regulate the emotions of loss and sadness, which is a battle that cannot be ignored. Even while these confrontations are not physical, they still cause damage and scarring. Poe has created a fantastic piece of work that speaks to each person who encounters this poem and their thoughts and experiences.

At order to underline the enigmatic banging that occurs in the speaker's home in the middle of a chilly December evening, the poet employs repetition throughout the entire poem. The speaker makes an effort to dismiss it and persuade himself that no one is present. Eventually, though, he opens the door and peers into the shadows, wondering if his beloved Lenore could be coming back to him. A raven flies inside his room even though no one is around. It exclusively uses the word "Nevermore" when speaking to him. This is its answer to each and every question the speaker poses. The speaker finally comes to the conclusion that angels are to blame for the air's increased density and wonders whether they are there to help him feel less agony. The bird answers “Nevermore” and it appears the speaker is going to live forever in the shadow of the bust of Pallas above his door.

Poet: Edgar Allan Poe
Published: 1845