~ 1845 ~
"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe is a narrative poem about a distraught lover, mourning the loss of his love, Lenore. One night, he is visited by a talking raven who perches on a bust of Pallas, and constantly repeats the word "Nevermore". The poem is known for its musicality, stylized language, and supernatural atmosphere. Poe claimed to have written the poem logically and methodically, with the intention of creating a work that would appeal to both critical and popular tastes. Despite critical divisions about its literary status, "The Raven" remains one of the most famous poems ever written.