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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
IN BATTLE, by WALLACE STEVENS Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Death's nobility again
Subject(s): Death; Dead, The
First Line: Death's nobility again
Subject(s): Death; Dead, The
Death's nobility again
Beautified the simplest men.
Fallen Winkle felt the pride
Of Agamemnon
When he died.
What could London's
Work and waste
Give him-
To that salty, sacrificial taste?
What could London's
Sorrow bring-
To that short, triumphant sting?
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