“ The secret of a poem, no less than a jest's prosperity, lies in the ear of him that hears it. Yield to its spell, accept the poet's mood: this, after all, is what the sages answer when you ask them of its value. ”
Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven (1845). copy citation
| Author | Edgar Allan Poe |
|---|---|
| Source | The Raven |
| Topic | mood value |
| Date | 1845 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | https://www.gutenberg.org/files/17192/17192-h/17192-h.htm |
Context
“Respite—respite and nepenthe from thy memories of Lenore!'"
The List of Illustrations uses 'visitor' where the poem and the actual illustration use 'visiter'.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
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With Names of Engravers
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COMMENT ON THE POEM.
The secret of a poem, no less than a jest's prosperity, lies in the ear of him that hears it. Yield to its spell, accept the poet's mood: this, after all, is what the sages answer when you ask them of its value. Even though the poet himself, in his other mood, tell you that his art is but sleight of hand, his food enchanter's food, and offer to show you the trick of it,—believe him not. Wait for his prophetic hour; then give yourself to his passion, his joy or pain.” source
The List of Illustrations uses 'visitor' where the poem and the actual illustration use 'visiter'.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
[5]
With Names of Engravers
[7]
[8]
[9]
COMMENT ON THE POEM.
The secret of a poem, no less than a jest's prosperity, lies in the ear of him that hears it. Yield to its spell, accept the poet's mood: this, after all, is what the sages answer when you ask them of its value. Even though the poet himself, in his other mood, tell you that his art is but sleight of hand, his food enchanter's food, and offer to show you the trick of it,—believe him not. Wait for his prophetic hour; then give yourself to his passion, his joy or pain.” source
