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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE WEALTH OF THE DESTITUTE, by DENISE LEVERTOV Recitation by Author Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: How gray and hard the brown feet of the wretched of the earth. Subject(s): Poverty; Social Commentaries; Social Classes; Caste | |||
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