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“The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe
A bird that speaks only one word shreds a man's soul
Edgar Allan Poe published “The Raven” to mixed reviews in January of 1845. He was paid only a modest fee for his work, which did not become famous until well after his death five years later. The cause of Poe’s … Continue reading
“Sorrow’s Uses” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Ella Wheeler Wilcox shows us the role of affliction
As we approach the end of the year and look forward to ringing in 2012, I thought I’d choose a poem about reflection and deference to all aspects of life—including death. The poem I’ve selected is “Sorrow’s Uses,” by Ella … Continue reading
