The raven [ Edgar Allan Poe]

LibriVox recording of The Raven, by Edgar Allan Poe. Read by Chris Goringe “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.