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What is the meaning of the word ‘nevermore’ in the poem ‘The Raven’ by Edgar Allan John Polidori?
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The word “nevermore” is a neologism. It is a new word that was coined by the poet. It means “never again.” The poem is about a raven who tells a story to a man named Allan. Allan dies and the raven never sees him again. Allan’s spirit is trapped in a castle and cannot leave. The raven tells Allan that he will never see him again. Allan’s spirit is trapped in the castle forever.