The Raven
Edgar Allan Poe
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at 250 WPM2h 40m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 2h 40m to read The Raven.
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The Raven
Published
Mar 15, 2015
Publisher
MESTAS Ediciones, S.L.
Pages
160
ISBN-13
9788416365197
ISBN-10
8416365199
Description
"The Raven" is a narrative poem by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. First published in January 1845, the poem is often noted for its musicality, stylized language, and supernatural atmosphere. It tells of a talking raven's mysterious visit to a distraught lover, tracing the man's slow descent into madness. The poem makes use of folk, mythological, religious, and classical references. "The Raven" was first attributed to Poe in print in the New York Evening Mirror on January 29, 1845.
Subjects
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Poems and Prose
Complete Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
Great Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe [21 stories, 34 poems]
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe in Five Volumes - Volume Five
Works (Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Hound of The Baskervilles / Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [12 stories] / Return of Sherlock Holmes)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Raven?
This edition of The Raven has approximately 160 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Raven?
For most readers, The Raven typically takes between 3h 20m and 2h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 40,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 40,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Raven?
The estimated word count for The Raven is approximately 40,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Raven?
The Raven was written by Edgar Allan Poe.
When was The Raven published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Mar 15, 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.