The Raven | Overview

As usual with Poe's poetry, and in accord with his theory, "The Raven" is not a long poem. In its one hundred eight lines, however, are packed a great deal of emotion and literary skill. It can be read on one level for Poe's impressive choice of words and striking figures of speech. On another level, it can be appreciated for the story contained in the text—the true nature of the brief narrative can be understood fully only through careful study. The text of the "The Raven" provides a lesson on the structure of Romantic verse.

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