More than 175 years after its first publication, the poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe remains both a masterwork of American literature and an entertaining adventure in horror. Enrich your Halloween season by experiencing a dramatic recital of "The Raven" by poet Jeffrey Zygmont. Jeff brings the 18 stanzas of "The Raven" to life by emphasizing Poe’s inventive and ingenious language that draws listeners to the poem’s chilling conclusion – aided by a few choice props that enhance your enjoyment. Jeff also gives a brief review of the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe. And he provides some background and commentary on the poem that makes your understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of "The Raven" more complete. 

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