All 27 of Doré's detailed, masterly engravings from a rare 19th-century edition of The Raven, among the most popular American poems ever written. D...
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Dec 30, 2011
Bonnie
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Once upon a midnight dreary,
while I pondered, weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume
of forgotten lore,
While I nodded, nearly napping,
suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping,
rapping at my chamber door.
"'Tis some visiter," I muttered,
"tapping at my chamber door --
Only this, and nothing more."
I had started reading the Raven before but was never able to quite get More...
while I pondered, weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume
of forgotten lore,
While I nodded, nearly napping,
suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping,
rapping at my chamber door.
"'Tis some visiter," I muttered,
"tapping at my chamber door --
Only this, and nothing more."
I had started reading the Raven before but was never able to quite get More...
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Sep 08, 2010
Gina
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Lenore: The narrator gives no description of Lenore. We do not know what she looks like or what exactly the relationship between Lenore and the narrator is. All we know is that the narrator really misses her. The lack of details regarding Lenore makes her a likely symbol. She may represent idealized love, beauty, truth, or hope in a better world. She is "rare and radiant" we are told several times, an angelic description, perhaps symbolic of heaven. Lenore may symbolize truth: the narr
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Dec 25, 2011
Jason
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Gustave Doré's illustrations for Edgar Allen Poe's poem are gothic, dramatic, crowded with angels and spirits, revelling in light and shade. There are some technical errors - the suggestive cone of shadow repeatedly shown over the chamber door doesn't really make sense, and an ornithologist would be unlikely to identify the depicted bird as a raven! - but the eye-poppingness of the pictures overwhelms any failings. I'm always impressed by engravings because the artist has to attend to every squa
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Jan 30, 2012
Ellen
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This well-known poem is no more fun to read than it is to watch on THE SIMPSONS. At least, on THE SIMPSONS viewers have familiar characters to keep them entertained. When reading there is nothing but stiff poetry.
Fans of poetry might enjoy this, but not fans of horror. It is neither dark nor scary. A major disappointment from the original master of terror.
Fans of poetry might enjoy this, but not fans of horror. It is neither dark nor scary. A major disappointment from the original master of terror.
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Jul 16, 2010
Mostafa
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ادگارآلن پو را با داستانهاشاش میشناختم و سپیده جدیری را با شعرهایاش حال با خواندن این کتاب «سپیده» را مترجمی توان یافتم و «پو» را شاعری همطراز «پو»ی نویسنده.
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Jan 14, 2011
Amanda
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Wow, I never thought I'd see a really great picture book version of The Raven! This a really beautiful edition and a wonderful way to share poetry with my son. The illustrations are fitting and help readers who don't understand the older wording to get the story.
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Jan 14, 2011
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore,
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
"'Tis some visitor," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door-
Only this, and nothing more."
Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December,
And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the More...
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore,
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
"'Tis some visitor," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door-
Only this, and nothing more."
Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December,
And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the More...
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Mar 31, 2010
Alex
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Very complex story. The man was a genious. When reading it might sound boring, but analyze it and actually study the poem. Trust me. One of my favorite poems ever. I still can't get the first stanza out of my head.
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary
Over a quaint noice of forgotten lore,
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
Someone who was rapping, rapping at my chamber door,
"Tis some visitor" I muttere More...
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary
Over a quaint noice of forgotten lore,
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
Someone who was rapping, rapping at my chamber door,
"Tis some visitor" I muttere More...
Dec 26, 2011
Salama
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قصيدة الغراب للقصصي والشاعر والناقد والأديب الأمريكي الراحل إدجار ألان بو
بعد فك شفرة لغتها القديمة, ورموزها الموحية بالجو السودوي الأسطوري, يمكنك بعدها فعلا التمتع بالحكاية المؤثرة والوزن الشعري المميز الذي يحتاج لإظهاره إلقاء يوفيه حقه
على مدونتي الصوتية : أسفار السلامة , قريبا بإذن الله, ستجد حلقة بودكاست عن القصيدة ومعانيها
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بعد فك شفرة لغتها القديمة, ورموزها الموحية بالجو السودوي الأسطوري, يمكنك بعدها فعلا التمتع بالحكاية المؤثرة والوزن الشعري المميز الذي يحتاج لإظهاره إلقاء يوفيه حقه
على مدونتي الصوتية : أسفار السلامة , قريبا بإذن الله, ستجد حلقة بودكاست عن القصيدة ومعانيها
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Mar 27, 2011
Rinny
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Believe it or not, I'm twenty-two years old and just read this poem for the first time a moment ago. The rhyme scheme made it very easy to read the story and pain a picture of what was going on in your mind at the same time. My eyes were glued to the pages as I read. The poem is very dark, sad and vague but simultaneously beautiful, thought-provoking and even a bit suspenseful. Nothing is clearly explained which leaves you guessing quite a bit about a) who Lanore is and b) why the narrator was s
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Sep 12, 2011
Amy
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a poem of lost love, horror, and extreme lonelyness. here is a poor man mourning his dead love(did she love him back?) and suddenly, a raven, a black bird of gigantic stature, taps on his window. he opens it. in comes the bird, and settles its self on the top of his door. at first he is amused by the bird, but then he speaks of lenor, his lost love, the bird says "nevermore" and nothing else. he continues to talk to the bird and continuusly gets the answer "nevermore". very
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Nov 24, 2010
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore--
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
"'Tis some visiter," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door--
Only this and nothing more."
Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December,
And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon th More...
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore--
While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
"'Tis some visiter," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door--
Only this and nothing more."
Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December,
And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon th More...
Dec 26, 2010
Rosie
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Love it! Just love it! I've always admired this poem but have never read it properly. I did so as soon as I purchased it and found myself re-reading it.
I don't read poems often but when I read one I like I just have this desire to learn it off by heart, and this is one that I would like to know off by heart. I first came across it through an episode of The Simpsons and have been curious about it ever since and now I have finally read it and I'm so pleased!
I don't read poems often but when I read one I like I just have this desire to learn it off by heart, and this is one that I would like to know off by heart. I first came across it through an episode of The Simpsons and have been curious about it ever since and now I have finally read it and I'm so pleased!
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May 12, 2011
K.
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I perform this poem every year for my students, including a classroom full of props. Having to both memorize it and understand its nuances in order to give a performance, I can honestly attest that this is one of the greatest pieces of literature ever written. The language is exquisite, the story harrowing, and when you add that 13-yr-olds who only understand half of it claim that it "resonates" with them, you know it's an amazing piece.
Nov 20, 2010
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this was an okay poem. i feel like there was a lot of things in this story that i didn't get.i read this recently, and i am in 8th grade, and i feel like the story went right over my head. i didn't really understand what exactly happend. i deffinitly want to try again when i'm older, however, teachers, i don't recomend this for an 8th grade class.. wait for kids who can understand it better.
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Jan 14, 2011
Errant
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This is a classic poem. I doubt there is anything more wonderful I could say about it then what anyone else who has ever read it has thought or had to say. I am big Poe fan I have his Complete Works at home on my bookshelf and am making my way through it. I had already read a lot of his poetry. I bought the book to get through more of his short stories which continue to fascinate me.
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Apr 05, 2011
John
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This edition includes the original Poe work and also an editorial about it. The poem speaks for itself but I can't read it without thinking of the Simpsons Halloween special. I could have lived without the editorial which portrays Poe as a fanboy praises superheroes. Also, it read like a term paper and I was bored by the egghead angle. I'd say enjoy the poem but skip the rest.
Feb 05, 2012
Sarah
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I do love some of the poems included, but I'm not a huge fan of Poe's poetry- sometimes it feels very forced and melodramatic and loses the flow in places due to punctuation- but the raven just rolls off your tongue and "tamberlane" uses dashes beautifully.
Also I love Gustave Dore so I recommend this if even for his art
Also I love Gustave Dore so I recommend this if even for his art
Oct 01, 2011
Ms.Ellis
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This is one of the books Mrs. Wurdeman recommended. The poem is a famous poem written by author Edgar Allen Poe. This is perhaps his most famous work.
The words can be a bit confusing, but the illustrations in this publishing REALLY made this story come alive in a REALLY creepy way. I really enjoyed this book.
The words can be a bit confusing, but the illustrations in this publishing REALLY made this story come alive in a REALLY creepy way. I really enjoyed this book.
Apr 27, 2009
Cameron
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Just downloaded this from Sony Ebooks becaause I have heard so much of this poem but never remember to get it at the library. Beautiful and so well written. So creative that it spawned several parodies that were included in the book. They did not make fun of it but were also brilliant in their own way.
Jun 12, 2011
Laurence
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Gruesome but that word is usually associated with all of Poe's work but thoroughly enjoyable. Not just talking about The Raven but all of his works from the one's I have read, they all have mystery, thriller, horror all in one. It's genius. Although a very 'disturbed' guy he was a genius :D
Oct 13, 2011
JenC
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I loved this poem! I picked it up because I'm planning on reading the second book in the Thursday Next series and this poem is listed as one of the books she visits. I really enjoyed it. I read it in High School but that was awhile ago.
I have to say I am really glad I picked it up
I have to say I am really glad I picked it up
Jul 26, 2011
Becky
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Love the Visions in Poetry series . . . this was a companion to Series of Unfortunate Events book #7, since the hapless Baudelaire orphans are currently residing in V.F.D. (Village of Fowl Devotees), a town beset by a huge murder of crows that roost nightly in Nevermore Tree.
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Jul 02, 2011
namekuseijin
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A poem of pure wonder and sheer evocative power. Nothing more to say aside from the fact that I just woke up in the middle of the night and went on to read something on my smartphone and this one looked very fitting for the moment. :)
Jan 20, 2012
Mimi
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Was browsing the classics on my Kindle Fire while on a long nighttime car trip & decided to revisit Poe's eerie poem about mournful despair, endless remembrance & the descent into madness. Very creepy, yet beautifully written!
Jan 06, 2012
Ifigenia
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Aunque la historia no sea nada del otro mundo, esa mezcla entre prosa y verso me ha conquistado.
Es demasiado abierto todo, para satisfacerme, es la mayor de las pegas que le puedo poner, pueden ser los diálogos de un hombre roto de dolor o bien las imaginaciones de un loco, se presta a cualquier interpretación.
Es demasiado abierto todo, para satisfacerme, es la mayor de las pegas que le puedo poner, pueden ser los diálogos de un hombre roto de dolor o bien las imaginaciones de un loco, se presta a cualquier interpretación.
Jan 31, 2012
Shanrox
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it was amazing, it as in this tale. The raven was quite a bone chilling read, but it was enjoyable. Besides, i had to read this for school anyway.
Peace, luv, § happyness,
>Shanrox ^_^
Peace, luv, § happyness,
>Shanrox ^_^
Dec 17, 2011
Chiara
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Poe's "The Raven" is my favourite work of his and Gustave Doré's pictures are just right: dreamlike and melancholic as they are, they perfectly mirror the emotions aroused by the poem.
Jan 25, 2011
Luis
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Masterpiece of poetry. I'd never read before this Poe's story but I've felt in love with it. There are so many things to discover in this story, which, though short it's full of details.
Oct 12, 2010
Emily
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I didn't think I'd ever read the poem, but it was SO familiar. Maybe it's because of all the cultural references tied to it. Anyway, I don't read much poetry but really enjoyed this.
