January 29 – The Poem That Wouldn’t Let Anyone Sleep

On January 29, 1845, Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “The Raven” was published, instantly becoming one of the most famous works in American literary history. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, Amy explores the strange true story behind the poem’s sudden popularity, its unsettling themes of grief and repetition, and how one haunting word reshaped poetry forever.

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