The poet who wrote "The Raven" is Edgar Allan Poe. Published in 1845, this dark narrative poem explores themes of grief, loss, and melancholia through the haunting presence of a raven that visits a distraught speaker. The poem's musicality, rhythm, and rich symbolism have made it one of Poe's most famous works and a classic in American literature. "The Raven" presents the speaker's descent into despair as the titular bird repeats the word "Nevermore," embodying the inescapable nature of sorrow and the longing for lost love. Poe's mastery of language and atmosphere is evident throughout.