The Raven is a narrative poem 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 fall into madness. This edition also includes: The Philosophy of Composition — An essay in which Poe describes his method in writing the poem The Raven by Sarah Helen Whitman — A poem written as a valentine to Edgar Allan Poe The Raven by Edward Everett Hale — An article about the poem The Dreamer by Mary Newton Stanard — A biography of Edgar Allan Poe
