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Gr 4–7—Edgar Allan Poe's 1845 poem "The Raven," in which an unnamed narrator is disturbed in the middle of the night by the sudden appearance of a raven who perches in his room and repeats the enigmatic word "Nevermore," has become culturally ingrained to the point of frequent, offhanded parody. In this handsome new book, Bristol gives the work a reverential treatment, presenting the complete text in an appropriately moody Victorian Gothic interior, all loose, sketchy lines filled in with rich, earthy greens, browns, and purples. She depicts the main character as Poe himself, distinct with his baggy eyes, bristly mustache, and wan countenanc...Log In or Sign Up to Read More