Years before the black raven was engrained into the minds of Americans as a reminder of lost love, another sable animal gained Poe fame. “ The Black Cat ” ranks as one of Poe’s best tales. Though Poe never owned a raven, he actually owned a black cat in 1840 when he published a short article entitled “Instinct vs. Reason.” Here is a snippet: The writer of this article is the owner of one of the most remarkable black cats in the world – and this is saying much; for it will be