Project Gutenberg 2017-10-14 Public domain in the USA. 615 Poe, Edgar Allan 1809 1849 Poe, Edgar Allen Jenkins, Will Perrett, Galen J. 1875 1949 Perrett, Galen Joseph The Raven, and The Philosophy of Composition Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Raven Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Raven, and The Philosophy of Composition" by Edgar Allan Poe is a classic literary work combining a renowned poem and an insightful essay, written during the early to mid-19th century. This book delves into the themes of mourning, loss, and the creative process involved in crafting poetic works, particularly focusing on the famous poem "The Raven," which explores deep sorrow and melancholy. In "The Raven," the central narrative follows a grieving lover who encounters a mysterious raven that cryptically responds to his inquiries with the word “Nevermore.” As he contemplates the loss of his beloved Lenore, the poem unfolds through a haunting dialogue between the lover and the bird, revealing layers of despair and a descent into madness. Coupled with this poignant poem is "The Philosophy of Composition," where Poe explains his meticulous creative process, illustrating how each element of "The Raven" was intentionally crafted to evoke a profound emotional impact. This exploration into the artistic design demonstrates how structural choices enhance the overall thematic depth, emphasizing beauty intertwined with sorrow. Overall, the book serves as a rich testament to Poe’s literary genius and the emotional power of poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 49.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. en English language -- Rhetoric Ravens -- Poetry Fantasy poetry, American PS Text Category: Poetry Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Classics of Literature Category: American Literature 79646 2025-07-22T08:52:36.559799 text/html 54979 2024-10-23T02:45:42 text/html 2740896 2025-07-22T08:52:39.741740 application/epub+zip 2739770 2025-07-22T08:52:37.419775 application/epub+zip 88614 2025-07-22T08:52:36.973752 application/epub+zip 2769055 2025-07-22T08:52:41.417763 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2762116 2025-07-22T08:52:39.178780 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 118199 2022-08-25T07:11:48.583891 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 59596 2025-07-22T08:52:36.211738 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 39637 2024-10-23T02:45:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18101 2025-07-22T08:52:41.557719 application/rdf+xml 13182 2025-07-22T08:52:37.044772 image/jpeg 1897 2025-07-22T08:52:37.009746 image/jpeg 2732759 2025-07-22T08:52:36.657760 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia