The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

Poe’s most iconic poem follows a narrator slowly unraveling under the weight of grief and solitude. When a midnight visitor—a raven—enters his chamber and perches above the door, the man begins questioning the bird about his lost love, Lenore. The raven’s repeated response—“Nevermore”—drives him toward despair. With hypnotic rhythm, Gothic imagery, and profound melancholy, The Raven delves into the psychology of mourning and obsession. It remains one of the most famous poems in American literature for its musicality and emotional depth.