Edgar Allan Poe is an American writer and is considered the founder of the horror story. Most of his work is dark and brooding. This is evident in both his prose and his poetry. Poe's writings are sometimes considered bizarre, much like the writer himself, but in reality they are deeply developed artistically. His literary creations are perfect examples of romantic and gothic literature. In it he explores the world of the human mind, including imagination and dreams. He wants the reader to be able to fully visualize the scene as if they were there in the story. A good example of this can be found in his poem "The Raven", first published in 1845. Poe wrote it when he was going through difficult times and this is reflected in the overall feeling that comes across in the poem . Poe's description of the setting of "The Raven" and his use of figurative language and symbolism help create one of the best poems he wrote and an atmosphere that can still be felt by readers today. One of the strongest elements of this poem is its setting and the atmosphere it creates. Poe pays great attention to the smallest detail, which has its significant meaning in the whole. In several lines, he describes the setting and, without even noticing it, the reader gets a very clear idea of ​​it. At the beginning, Poe only states that it is a "dreary" midnight and therefore nothing exciting or joyful can be expected. Once the plot begins to evolve, it suddenly stops and Poe returns to describing the scene. The character is sitting in a “room” reading books to forget his sorrow. Instead of using the word room, room is used to evoke a feeling of mystery and perhaps even antiquity. It's December, there's a bonfire......middle of paper......e to understand them better. There is a lot of mythology in “The Raven,” which gives it an ancient and mystical feeling. Readers today are certainly impressed by it in the same way they were in the 19th century, but not as frightened. In order to create a memorable and intense poem, Poe uses various literary elements such as a strong setting, figurative language, and symbolism. The setting of “The Raven” creates the atmosphere necessary to properly feel what the main character is experiencing. The figurative language gives the poem a high level of artistic value. Finally, symbolism integrates many layers of meaning into the poem. All of this can still be felt by readers today, even if it doesn't seem as frightening as Poe may have made it. It was, is, and will remain one of the best poems that Poe, or even American literature, has to offer..