Episode 2 of 3

Publication in The American Review

When: February 1845
Where: The American Review
Part of: First publication of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven'

Poe sold the poem to The American Review, which printed it in February 1845 under the pseudonym 'Quarles'.

The American Review paid Poe $9 for the poem and printed it in its February 1845 issue under the pseudonym 'Quarles', a reference to the English poet Francis Quarles. This dual printing helped solidify the poem's fame.

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The Raven Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22

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