What was the significance of "the raven" to poe's personal and professional life?

The symbolic significance of The raven in the poem is vast.The ebony bird stands as the embodiment of grief caused by loneliness and separation.He stands as a symbol of the loss of the narrator whose heart yearns for his beloved Lenore.The raven represents evil and death. hope this is helpful :)

if this is referring to star wars, han shot first.