"The Raven" | Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive

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"The Raven" | Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive
Nevermore, Lenore! Learn about the story behind Poe’s famous poem, “The Raven,” in this video from the American Masters film Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive. Check out the support materials for discussion questions, teaching tips, and handouts that provide a variety of fun ways to share the poem with students. Through an analysis of mood, alliteration, diction, and imagery, students unpack the meaning of Poe’s poem and learn more about one of the most elusive writers in American literature.