Friday Aug 16, 2024

The Ravens Vail Coven: The Raven by Melanie Alexander

Episode Credits

Season 1 | Episode 8 - The Raven

Release Date: August 16, 2024

Description:

This episode of the Ravens Vail Coven Podcast was written by Edgar Allen Poe and performed by Master Storyteller Melanie Alexander during Appalachian HorrorFest 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Alexander dramatically presents Poe’s “The Raven,” which revolves around a man who is deeply grieving the loss of his beloved, Lenore. One night, as he mourns in solitude, a raven visits him, bringing with it a haunting message. The raven's repeated response of "nevermore" serves as a chilling reminder of the permanence of his grief and the inevitability of loss. Through this encounter, the story explores themes of sorrow, memory, and the struggle to cope with profound emotional pain.

Written and performed by Melanie Alexander

Hosted by Ed Bolden-Greer

Audio Recording by Patrick Hoffman

Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound

Produced by Jeryd Bolden-Greer

Podcast theme music: “Echoes of the Raven,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared.