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The Raven

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by Edgar Allan Poe

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This is probably a dumb question, but is this more that just the poem? I noticed its 64 pages long. Does it have a section about the author or a really long intro?
Nicole Each stanza of the poem is given its own page, with a full-page illustration on each facing page. The poem is preceded by a 3-page introduction and fo…moreEach stanza of the poem is given its own page, with a full-page illustration on each facing page. The poem is preceded by a 3-page introduction and followed by a 19-page essay ("The Philosophy of Composition") that Poe wrote about his writing process, using "The Raven" as a specific example.(less)
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I keep on ticking to open book so as I may read it , but site does not help me and virtually I am denied access. How can I add and read? Any body or organization to guide me pl.
Evan aw, feel you! I also thought goodreads was like, an online bookstore
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Is the reading by Christopher Lee and Christopher Walken the full piece or just a passage? I see the books here are around 40-60 pages..
Ian Hodges They are the full peice. They can be found online and in a special aptly titled 'Poe' which can be found on Amazon Video.

Hope this helps!…moreThey are the full peice. They can be found online and in a special aptly titled 'Poe' which can be found on Amazon Video.

Hope this helps!(less)
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