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Publication in the New York Evening Mirror

When
January 29, 1845
Where
New York Evening Mirror
Part of
First publication of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven'

The poem was first attributed to Poe in print in the New York Evening Mirror on January 29, 1845, as an advance copy.

The New York Evening Mirror, known for its literary focus, published 'The Raven' as an advance copy. This event marked a significant moment in American literary history, establishing the poem's presence in the public sphere before its wider circulation.

Sources

  1. The Raven Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
  2. New-York Mirror Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-18

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