The Raven
Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven (1845) is a gothic fiction and horror poetry collection. It takes readers to Israel in December. It features Lenore, Pallas and Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849). It deals with busts, narrative poetry, talking birds and american poetry.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.5 out of 5 from 61 ratings, and 423 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 287 editions across 16 languages.
At about 42 pages, most readers finish it in about 45 minutes.
About The Raven
"The Raven" is a narrative poem by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. First published in January 1845, the poem is often noted for its musicality, stylized language, and supernatural atmosphere. It tells of a talking raven's mysterious visit to a distraught lover, tracing the man's slow descent into madness. The poem makes use of folk, mythological, religious, and classical references. "The Raven" was first attributed to Poe in print in the New York Evening Mirror on January 29, 1845.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Raven?
The Raven was written by Edgar Allan Poe and first published in 1845.
What genre is The Raven?
It is usually shelved as Gothic Fiction, Horror and Classic Fantasy.
How long is The Raven?
The median edition has 42 pages, about about 45 minutes of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Raven?
Readers who like it often enjoy Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--The American Experience, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and The Picture of Dorian Gray.
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