The Raven 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 fall into madness. The lover, often identified as being a student, is lamenting the loss of his love, Lenore. Sitting on a bust of Pallas, the raven seems to further distress the protagonist with its constant repetition of the word "Nevermore". The poem makes use of folk, mythological, religious, and classical references.
Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe unwelcoming to Edgar, and he moved to the streets. Soon, Edgar came in contact with his brother Henry, who was living with their Aunt Muddy Clemm, another unfortunate Poe. Edgar, Henry and Rosalie reunited, and made plans for the future. One night, Edgar heard his brother Henry coughing, and like his mother, William Henry Leonard Poe died from tuberculosis. Rosalie Poe left, to a school for "girls in need of moral disposition". Aunt Muddy Clemm had a daughter, Virginia Clemm, also known as Sissy. Sissy had been away at boarding school, but became close friends with Edgar Allan Poe. Soon