The Raven

"The Raven" is a narrative poem by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1845, known for its musicality and supernatural tone. It explores the emotional turmoil of a lover grieving the loss of Lenore, who is visited by a mysterious talking raven. The bird's repeated refrain, "Nevermore," adds to the poem’s haunting atmosphere, enriched with various folk, mythological, religious, and classical references.