The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe, read by Neil Gaiman

[@Janeladarua]

The king reading a poem of the goth father! Just awesome! Thanks for the experience you gave me with American Gods, a true masterpiece! Oh, and i cant forget: Shadow - Hey Huginn or Munnin, Say nevermore! Fuck you said the raven.

[@deniseding-devoice4296]

Seriously - this man could read out shampoo chemical ingredients I'd probably find it absolutely bloody fascinating.

[@SummyMonster]

Same....

[@gardens4me966]

Same

[@smooth1748]

YES!!!❤

[@jochildress5003]

Same.

[@HashanGayasri]

Yes I listened to him reading words out of a dictionary last week for about 5-10 minutes!

[@LariihMendesz]

when you fall in love for Gaiman again, and again, and again... ❤ and it goes like this for ever and ever

[@LeafShade]

Falling in love, ̶n̶evermore.

[@PoofFox]

And thus quoth the fandom, forevermore.

[@AsdfAsdf-mi6ks]

My favorite poem read by my favorite author??? What a good day this has started off to be.

[@tymmezinni]

Shadow asking Huginn/Muninn to say 'Nevermore' was absoltely perfect and fitting for American Gods. People around me must've thought I was crazy with how hard I laughed at that passage.

[@muendaosuandee4292]

The same thing happened to me! People thought I was nuts. I laughed so hard I couldn't breathe!

[@jordanferguson791]

Doesn't the bird say "fuck you" ? So good hahahaha.

[@PaulRavenstone]

Having the last name of Ravenstone, I grew up deeply steeped in Poe, I've heard it many times, from many. Never, never have I heard it the way I've long imagined it read, and the way I have read it to my children. Thank you :)

[@iankinsella4991]

Hi if you could let me know what you think of my version I edited together for a community radio station I was volunteering at.

[@tachiri2]

Dear Neil, you are a huge nerd and this is why I find you so awesome.

[@Kayin15]

I really think this is my favorite reading of 'The Raven' simply because your voice really fits the narrator in a "normal person" sort of way. So often we want Poe read by prolific voices like James Earl Jones or Christopher Lee, but I say a more down to earth voice like Neil Gaiman gives the speaker more credence as a "real person," as it were.

[@curtwiederhoeft6846]

Possibly, but Basil Rathbone's is completely awesome. I personally get a much stronger vibe that he "feels" the events in the narrative.

[@gnikcohs]

I have no objection to Gaiman's reading, but the narrator is hardly a down to earth, normal, kind of guy. The poem itself IS his voice, and it is a powerful resonant voice (poem), and lends itself to a powerful, resonant reading.

[@iankinsella4991]

Hi if you could let me know what you think of my version I edited together for a community radio station I was volunteering at.

[@SometimesStrataTea]

This is my favorite reading on youtube because it actually sounds like someone in a study experiencing what is happening and going through the emotions of the poem, and not someone reading a sad poem over macabre music (not that anything's wrong with macabre music).

[@darrenpickering5814]

How did I miss this? Gaiman reading Poe. All my Gothic hairs stood to unbreakable attention.

[@216cheri1]

I have always enjoyed hearing this poem by Vincent Price, but when it comes to the great author, Neil Gaiman, I would literally listen to him read the telephone directory. Thank you sir for another wonderful recitation

[@lea_0.]

I need to learn english even better to fully understand this wonderful reading

[@matthewdanielson2440]

Absolutely beautiful. Very well done

[@JohanAdrian]

I'm not crying... you are crying.... I just got raven feathers in my eyes.

[@marcelooliveira6012]

Thank you Neil, come to Brazil. You are loved greatly here.

[@dominiqueevans1614]

Wonderful rendition of a fantastic poem. Your voice is enchanting. x

[@purple-flowers]

I think that if Poe was alive today, he would identify most with Neil's writing.

[@HubrisInc]

Sir, that was wonderful.

[@olegtronik]

I just feel like this is one of the best things KZbin ever gave us

[@andreaschwartz4082]

What a treat. Thank you!

[@aaronlosing]

My Halloween was made even better! Thank you!

[@kingofthehamsters]

Over the years I've listened to well over three dozen people recite this poem. My very most favourite poem. For the many youtube vids I've seen I've yet to hear a celebrity of any sort recite it if they actually knew the poem well but for the late great Christopher Lee. But sadly, strangely, Lee included a croaking raveneske 'nevermore', an avian mimicry that abruptly, rudely, draws you away from his otherwise excellent recitation. So many wonderful speaking voices fall short on this poem - because it is a lengthy burden that speaks to too few. And too many people, the great and mighty Mr Gaiman included, rush through it, without sorrow or soul.

[@toprak3479]

Good reading

[@fordstreet121]

What a magical experience. Thank you!

[@jeffhreid]

Neil Gaiman is a class act. Really can spin a tale.

[@xBAMFNINJA]

Fire sound guy

[@jaimie00]

Just amazing. Thank you.

[@starlast992]

This is amazing. Bing recommended this to me, when I asked it if it was possible to dream of a future technology that would allow as to hear Poe himself reciting this poem. Bing said it's possible to speculate of such a thing and told that in the meantime I could enjoy Neil Gaiman's rendition of it. I think Bing guessed correctly that this would be the closer to Poe's reading. This was exactly what I was looking for. If I had a time machine, one of the things I'd be sure to do would be to go to one of Edgar Allen Poe's readings of The Raven.

[@IllisiaAdams]

This is a dream come true!!! My favourite poem *ever* by one of my favourite aurhors evee (Edgar Alan Poe), performed by one of my favourite writers, audiobook narrators and all-around great human being ever!!! This is going on my "Favourites", and I haven't even watched it yet 😜

[@silversugar2140]

Ah this is just what I needed tonight. Thank you so much for this. Beautiful reading.

[@skyewalker2588]

I love this aspect of Worldbuilders! Another wonderful reading :)

[@pop9095]

A masterpiece well read. Thank you sir.

[@RobertGroves]

Thank you and Worldbuilders! This was amazing.

[@lissettythomas7718]

I love him! His graphic novels are amazing!

[@btbesquire5]

Truly amazing.

[@angelaf.siracusa3292]

Loved every second. Thank you, mr Gaiman.

[@iankinsella4991]

Hi if you could let me know what you think of my version I edited together for a community radio station I was volunteering at.

[@nevyrmoore2461]

just lovely. Thank you 💜

[@ViaWaffle]

As a child I used to visit Poe's home and grave. It was melancholy and spooky just like his literature. Gaiman is a wonderful author and reader. I hope he can see a Raven's game in Baltimore Maryland

[@elisaortega4837]

So glad I bumped into this. I hope you return to do more of this readings and with such a good cause 🖤

[@IlainME_sewcraftyme]

This reading by Neil himself is a dream come true for me. I have long wanted to hear my favorite Poe writing voiced by Mr. Gaiman and I am so happy that tor.com provided this link. Happy Halloween 2019.

[@maryrhudy9250]

I think Poe and Gaiman might have gotten on famously.

[@IlainME_sewcraftyme]

@@maryrhudy9250 I agree. Can't you just imagine what they could have dreamed up together? It would have been so wonderful.

[@jdubisbest6204]

It is not about a journey into madness, It is about reminiscing about living a lonely life and dying while taking a shit.

[@CheshireLillian]

THANK YOU PAPA GAIMAN!!!!!

[@inessamaria2428]

Amanzing! I could be listenning to him all night! Brilliant performance.

[@Delaney-and-the-Starlight]

That was absolutely magical on a deeply spooky day. 💕 A most spirited ending to this All Hallows Eve.

[@blackstarvero]

I am not sure how many times I have seen this, I still LOVE IT! Thank you, Neil! ♥

[@pat999x]

Wonderful reading! Thank you

[@JalepenoHunter]

Brilliant, thank you for this! I love The Raven

[@Spikeymatic]

You, sir, are awesome. This made my week. Thanks so much!

[@TheEternalPoetryofBharat]

listen on speakers...i was lost and cried....

[@thearabianbard]

One of my favourite poems! Thank you! xx

[@peachtree136]

Awesome! The great reading by the greatest!

[@dracoprimus]

this is the gothest thing ever, pure gold

[@Dddd.6754]

Neil Gaiman I am so much in love with your writings ... You are my favorite person .😍😍

[@BlaiddGoch]

Truly wonderful, Thankyou Mr Gaiman.

[@ViktorGawlik]

Thank you, Mr. Gaiman

[@ashleytuchin7693]

This is perfect!

[@Arariel3]

Brilliant reading! thank you for sharing this.

[@GunnedPoison676]

“Say 'Nevermore,'" said Shadow. "Fuck you," said the Raven.

[@robinhorasanian9667]

You made my evening. Thank you!

[@Natioa-g4b]

Magnifique...

[@jenroses]

That moment when you realize how much Shel Silverstein was sending up The Raven when he wrote The Bagpipe Who didn't say no.

[@zaidagearbox2520]

I love this! Thank you so much!

[@apassingsoul-darkpianomusic]

Amazing🖤 Thank You!

[@MrDanroche]

Just picked up nevermore 😊 I hear great things about your writing and I can’t wait to review it on my channel!!

[@emilanton4364]

BURN THE SEVEN HERETICS WHO DISLIKED THE VOICE OF SIR GAIMAN (seriously though, why you no like him?)

[@prettydove07]

This was so cool! Thank you!

[@hilallio]

you're amazing, i love you!

[@siljeto86]

Beautiful

[@Kalimbakido]

I dreamed of seeing this

[@moeppps]

Can you believe this fucking goth? I love him

[@bonnielacombe9835]

My new favorite reading of The Raven.

[@jlkriegel]

Neil, Your You Tube reading was forwarded to me by my son. He felt it was one of the better readings he had heard. I agree. Instead of the monotone employed, even by some of the great actors who have read it on You Tube, or have had their readings posted on You Tube, you give appropriate emphasis to the words you are reading. However, emphasis alone does not convey the range of emotions felt by the speaker. I also liked your backdrop for the reading. It was most appropriate. I suggest for your consideration, "The Raven read by JLKriegel" on You Tube. Your comment on that would be appreciated. J. L. Kriegel

[@chuntimung3931]

Just found out, shared by a friend. i loved your reading it was so soothing, but after hearing it from deep voice-overs this sounds very new to me. nonetheless awesome

[@DannyAL7]

Just thank you

[@rahmamanaseer5002]

love this!

[@Bunburyca]

Wonderful

[@paulinafernandez4057]

❤️

[@konyvtarhajos4765]

My two favorit authors

[@Kei-Kei]

I like his "nevermore" it's a conciliatory vibe. When I read it, it was mocking in a way, kind of like a parrot on a pirate movie. His nevermore is nice. Makes more sense. 😎

[@heloisahelena2506]

he could read me a ice recipe and i would cry out of happiness

[@robincrowflies]

"I seem to be..." lol. Darling. Sorry, but you also rock no matter how uncomfortable it may be. Thanks for being a Mensch.

[@marwinout]

They shouldve had amanda palmer sing all the raven lines

[@theMAXX81]

such a nice reading. and happy halloween to you! i still think the simpsons nailed it best back then.

[@dombaron5485]

Dis man spittin

[@giovannamealer3208]

"Thanks for listening." I should thank you for reading!

[@erikawestberg1520]

Matthew approves.

[@CesarIsaacPerez]

Pretty cool.

[@ssake1_IAL_Research]

Edgar Allan Poe didn't write "The Raven," he merely claimed it in a kind of 19th-century "identity theft." The poem's premiere was submitted anonymously to "American Review" under the pseudonym "---- Quarles" by the true author, Mathew Franklin Whittier, younger brother of poet John Greenleaf Whittier. Poe, a critic for the New York "Evening Mirror," seeing the poem in an advance copy of "American Review," scooped Mathew in his own paper by two days. Mathew had shared a copy of "The Raven" with Poe in early 1842, so Poe had a handwritten copy in his possession. This enabled him to convince his editor that he had permission to scoop "American Review"--but he mysteriously left the "Mirror" shortly afterwards (suggesting that he may have been fired for lying about it). It is the height of absurdity that the editor of a newly-launched monthly literary magazine like the "Review," would have given a daily newspaper this permission. The real author was not in a position to reveal his identity because of his anti-slavery work and connection with the Underground Railroad, and hence could not publicly defend himself. My paper, "Evidence that Edgar Allan Poe Stole 'The Raven' from Mathew Franklin Whittier," can be downloaded from the following link, or it can be read by searching for the paper's title in Academia.edu. www.ial.goldthread.com/MFW_The_Raven.pdf

[@zenviking6691]

An invocation of the Mystery of the Unknown, though the portal of the rings of Saturn.

[@Onemurillo]

I see the hair is going back to normal!

[@peachtree136]

Thanks for read me then my eyes can't

[@S....]

Damn.. :D Tought would be so much better if You would just read it with a description in... description.

[@johnshadwick2287]

1:13

[@agtpony]

😊

[@ShawnRavenfire]

I did a reading of "The Raven" at an art gallery a few years ago. It's on my channel if you want to check it out.

[@AngryCanadian1971]

Ive said this on many readings, you are not doing it right. WHY the hell cant people do it right?

[@JorgePublic]

Awesome, mr Gaiman. But, please, don't listen to Marcelo. Don't come to Brazil. The place, here, is a mess and I don't think it will get any better soon.

[@CincinnatusPublish]

His pacing is great.. His inflection... Flawless... The audio... Horrible.

[@f.polytropos]

[@TheBlackDogChronicles]

I think Neil Gaiman is a very clever writer. However, I did not think he put enough effort into reading this. We need to feel the terror that builds in the poem. I gained the impression that he was reading through it quickly, rushing to the end so it would be over and done with. The art of story-telling is an ancient one, and sacred to the human condition. My feeling is that most people would say Mr Gaiman has the writing of the tales to a level that could be called mastery. However, that is one part of the story. The other part is the telling, and that should be given the same care and attention. I do feel uncomfortable writing this and I do not mean to be offensive in doing so; I just feel that if one engages in an art it should be done with the fullness of one's attention and skill, not treated as, "Oh well...I might as well." Offered with all respect to Mr Gaiman.