The Raven
About this book
"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. The poem makes use of folk, mythological, religious, and classical references. "The Raven" was first attributed to Poe in print in the New York Evening Mirror on January 29, 1845.
Reader Profile
4.3/5 · 175331 readers · 25 pages · ≈ 28 min · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Raven?
About ≈ 28 min — 25 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Raven?
25 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Raven?
It sits on the Poetry, Fiction shelves.
Has The Raven been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Raven (1963), The Raven (1935).
Is The Raven in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Raven?
The main characters include Lenore, Pallas, Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849).
Where does The Raven take place?
It is set in Israel during December, Wintertime, 19th century.
Who wrote The Raven?
Edgar Allan Poe.
Where can I read The Raven online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library
“Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore— While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.”