"The Raven" (Edgar Allan Poe)

"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe is a narrative poem about a grieving man mourning the loss of his love, Lenore. He is visited by a mysterious, talking raven that repeatedly utters "Nevermore." The poem explores themes of mourning, despair, and the futile search for meaning in loss. The raven’s persistent refrain deepens the narrator’s sense of hopelessness, symbolizing an inescapable grief that consumes him. Through atmospheric language and symbolism, Poe captures the torment of losing a loved one and the psychological descent into despair, making the poem a powerful reflection on death and memory.