THE RAVEN by Edgar Allan Poe (Best Reading)

Our exclusive narration delivered by Shane Morris
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[celotehkibe]

An absolute favourite. This and nothing more.
I used to think old poems are boring. But after hearing The Raven? Nevermore.

[bradyblackburn]

I've loved this poem for over 40 years, and this is one of my favorite readings.

[dakotawright]

This reader's voice is truly immaculate.

[tuxlan]

I've been listening to it everyday and somehow calms my anxiety. Now I want to memorize it.

[stevenyourke]

Poe’s poetry must be read aloud to be fully appreciated because he was the most musical of poets. Poe was a brilliant literary critic and he was a great admirer of the poetry of Alfred Lord Tennyson - he praised Tennyson’s wonderful musicality. Poe was a literary genius who has been badly treated by American literary critics. Baudelaire and the French recognized his genius. His portrait betrays the ravages of alcoholism. The death of his young wife that inspired The Raven sent him into despair but from his despair he created this work of genius.

[toots]

To the people who say the reader lacks emotion and "flair"...I'd say the lack of flair is what makes this reading so powerful. I literally felt this man's anguish, despair, and at the beginning of the poem, to me, there was such an exhausted note in his voice that worked perfectly. This Ving Rhames sound-alike guy did awesome to me. Just my opinion, let's not hate on each other's opinions. Let's just respect great writing and oratory skills

[shivamchatterjee]

"By that Heaven that bends above us
By that God we both adore-"

I broke down

[gaetanomontante]

I have known "The Raven" for 50 years. Until Mr. Morris cascaded his sounds on my eager ears, I never understood the anguish, the hope, the desperation, the resignation, the anger, and above it all, the love that the poem engenders. Thank you all involved for bringing to life this jewel of living poetry to let it enter our hearts in all of its sublime strength and tenderness.

[patriciajrs]

I read this poem many times. I studied it in school, as others did. I don't remember ever realizing the dream-like tortured atmosphere that this poem represents. He lost Lenore and is haunted by her lost love and the absence. This narrator's voice is very good. I felt myself there, in the room, tormented by the tapping, and the Raven.
Good job Sir. Thank you. Truly.

[Navygrl]

Aside from loving everything Edgar Allan Poe ever wrote, The Raven holds a special place in my heart. When I was in eighth grade, and I am 65 years old now, I memorized this poem for my English class because my teacher didn’t think I could do it. He told me if I could memorize the entire poem and recite it in front of the class I would never have to take another test for the rest of the year in English class. It took me two months at that age to memorize it, but I did it! Ever since then I have never forgotten this poem! Thanks for posting not only a truly gifted man’s work but a video that brought back some good memories! Happy Halloween everyone! 😊🎃🍂🍁👻.

[laney]

Poe: A GENIUS. A credit to our American History.

[bellringer]

"Shall I read this poem again?"

Crow thinks for a moment: "Yes, sure"

[FortWorthPost]

I had an amazing teacher Mrs. Stewart who sadly passed away from cancer. In her 8th grade class we studied Edgar Allan Poe. Stewart recorded several of Poe’s poems, I would give anything to hear them again. 20 years have gone by and this one section of schooling has stuck with me the most.

[TomZart]

EDGAR ALLAN POE & NOW !!
One of America’s most famous writers
Was born in Boston, January of 1809.
Both his parents were failing actors
And his father was drunk most the time.

In 1810 Edgar’s dad disappeared
His mother died soon after.
A childless couple took him in
Raising him with love and laughter.

Edgar had a Negro nurse
Who brought him to her quarters.
There he listened to ghost stories
Far beyond earthly borders.

The strange tales he later wrote
May have come from her inspiration.
The words she used to describe death
Gave Poe his taste for sensation.

The Allan’s moved to England
Where Poe attended boarding schools.
There’s no doubt his time spent there
Sharpened his skills as tools.

Returning to Richmond and back in school
He began to compose new verse.
Heavy debts forced him to leave college
As his life took a turn for the worse.

Poe caught a ride on a coal barge to Boston
Where he was unable to find employment.
A young printer agreed to publish his poems
Giving him hope and enjoyment.

Penniless, Poe enlisted in the army
And was accepted to West Point in 29.
Poe couldn’t stand not being a writer
Self-imposing his dismissal from The Line.

Afterward he became an editor and critic
And married his cousin who was thirteen.
Six years later he discovered she was dying
Suffering once more the unforeseen.

He went through periods of insanity
Caused by grieving and functional fall.
He smoked opium and drank too much
Till at his doorstep death would call.

Edgar Allan Poe the master of verse
Still lives in our hearts today
Famous for The Raven and other great works
May his soul rest in peace we pray.

THANK YOU FOR WHO YOU ARE IN YOUR HEART !
By Tom Zart
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[paulamcnama]

First time reading this in my 48 years of life... The narrator has that perfect voice.. Loving the poem. X

[GlockLock]

I did not dare to stop this video when it started and a did not dare to skip a single second

[fx-ryiu]

I’ve never thought I would ever be able to enjoy a poem that much while barely understanding it. From now on, I’ll be doing my best to learn English to a level that affords me the ability to enjoy the full spectrum of English literature

[ryanfagan]

The way he filters his reality is beyond beautiful

[tragical-history-tour]

oh what an incredible voice this man has, it's so perfect for reciting poe. i hope there is an audiobook where he reads more of poe's work, i would love to hear the tell-tale heart.

[miggieSmallZ]

This reading really does calm my anxiety… Absolutely love it “Quoth The Raven Nevermore”