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Summary of "The Raven"

Stanza 15:

  "Prophet!" said I, "thing of evil!- prophet still, if bird or devil!-

   whether tempter sent, or whether tempest tossed thee here ashore,

   Desolate yet all undaunted, on this desert land enchanted-

   On this home by horror haunted- tell me truly, I implore-

   Is there- is there balm in Gilead?- tell me- tell me, I implore!"

   Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore."

Paraphrased Stanza 15:

  "Prophet!" i said, "thing of evil- but still a prophet, whether you be a bird or a devil!-

  Whether Satan sent you, or whether you were tossed ashore here by a storm,

  Unhopeful yet not afraid, on this enchanted place-

  On this home haunted by horror- tell me the truth I beg of you!"

  Is there- is there healing in heaven?- tell me- tell me, I beg of you!"

  The Raven said only, "Nevermore."

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