“The Raven” is an 1845 American gothic narrative poem, written by Edgar
Allan Poe and first published in the New York Evening Mirror. This work is Poe's
most famous poem and the one that brought him international recognition.
Synopsis.
A young scholar, overwhelmed by grief over the loss of his beloved, Leonora,
tries to find solace in reading on a cold December night when the sudden
appearance of a mysterious black raven disrupts his solitude.
What will you find?
A simple illustration of the consequences of trauma.
"The Raven" poem (Eng).
"The Raven" poem (Esp).
Original publication.
Literary analysis (Premium).
