The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

The Raven

Edgar Allan Poe with Gustave Doré (Illustrator)

64 pages first pub 1845 (editions)

fiction classics horror poetry dark medium-paced

Description

In Gustave Doré, one of the most prolific and successful book illustrators of the late 19h century, Edgar Allan Poe's renowned poem The Raven found perhaps its most perfect artistic interpreter. Doré's dreamlike, otherworldly style, tinged with me...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,122 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
mysterious 58%
tense 37%
sad 31%
emotional 29%
reflective 27%
challenging 8%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 28%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | N/A: 26% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 27% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 22% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.15

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