The Raven
by Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher: eBooks@Adelaide 2009
ISBN/ASIN: B004LGSA6K
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'The Raven' is a narrative poem by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in January 1845. It 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.
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