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“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