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One of the most famous poems in American literature is “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe. As you probably know, it depicts a man – the narrator – reading alone in his “chamber.” He is already in a very unhappy state of mind because he has recently lost the love of his life – apparently […]

“Nice bracelet,” Pat said to the Native bus driver. “My cousin made it. For my moiety. I am an eagle. My wife is a raven.” “My wife is a Sheppard,” I said. “Sometimes that makes me feel sheepish.” He did not laugh. Neither did my wife. Or anyone else on the bus. He went on […]