The Philosophy of Composition — Graham’s Magazine, April 1846
The supplied 52-page magazine issue. Read Poe’s essay on PDF pages 19–23 (printed pages 163–167).
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The Philosophy of Composition — Graham’s Magazine
Poe’s essay explaining his account of composing “The Raven,” preserved in the original periodical issue.
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In “The Philosophy of Composition,” Poe gives his account of how he constructed “The Raven.” Published in Graham’s Magazine in April 1846, the essay lets readers compare his explanation with the finished poem. It begins on printed page 163 and continues through page 167—PDF pages 19–23.
- Original publication
- Graham’s American Monthly Magazine of Literature and Art
- Date
- April 1846
- Published in
- Philadelphia
- Where to find it
- Printed pp. 163–167; PDF pp. 19–23
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- Internet Archive
This is Poe’s published account of his creative process. The download contains the 52-page magazine issue, including the essay.
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The Philosophy of Composition — page 163
Page 163 of Poe’s essay, from PDF page 19 of the April 1846 Graham’s Magazine issue.
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Page 164 of Poe’s essay, from PDF page 20 of the April 1846 Graham’s Magazine issue.
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Page 165 of Poe’s essay, from PDF page 21 of the April 1846 Graham’s Magazine issue.
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Page 166 of Poe’s essay, from PDF page 22 of the April 1846 Graham’s Magazine issue.
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Page 167 of Poe’s essay, from PDF page 23 of the April 1846 Graham’s Magazine issue.
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Edgar Allan Poe. The Philosophy of Composition — Graham’s Magazine. Graham’s American Monthly Magazine of Literature and Art. XXVIII. 4. April 1846. Printed pp. 163–167; PDF pp. 19–23. Internet Archive. https://archive.org/details/sim_grahams-illustrated-magazine_1846-04_28_4.
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