The Raven by Poe

“The Raven”

Born in Boston, Massachusetts to struggling actors

Orphaned at 3 years old taken in by John and Frances Allan

Entered the University of Virginia, but left within a year due to drinking

& gambling.

Allan refused to help with the $2,000 in debt that Poe accumulated

At 18, he fights with Allan and joins the army, but is discharged 2 years later

In 1834, Allan dies and leaves Poe nothing

At 26, he proposes to his 13 year old cousin, Virginia Clemm

In 1847, Virginia Clemm dies of tuberculosis

Poe dies in Baltimore, Maryland on October 7, 1849

First appeared in print in January 1845

Only received $15 for the original printing

Poe did not profit much from the reprints, but it helped him establish a better

reputation

Wanted to use the most melancholy topic known

to mankind – death of a beautiful lover

Most likely written during 1844, when Clemm was seriously ill

Written By Edgar Allan Poe

Read by Christopher

Walken

“The Raven” Pages 312-317

Replace “Consonance” with “Allusion”

You may work in pairs or individually

Define terms and provide examples

Literary Terms – Pages R24-R33

Due on Friday, February 11th

Use at least three different elements

Provide examples of each element

Evaluate their effect on the poem

Due on Wednesday, February 2nd

Five examples of literary elements At least three different elements Minimum of four stanzas Must include a refrain Please proofread, type,

& decorate your poem