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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE BLACK RIDERS: 27, by STEPHEN CRANE Poem Explanation Poet Analysis First Line: A youth in apparel that glittered Last Line: And died, content. Variant Title(s): Content | |||
A YOUTH in apparel that glittered Went to walk in a grim forest. There he met an assassin Attired all in garb of old days; He, scowling through the thickets, And dagger poised quivering, Rushed upon the youth. "Sir," said this latter, "I am enchanted, believe me. To die thus, In this mediaeval fashion, According to the best legends; Ah, what joy!" Then took he the wound, smiling, And died, content. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE BLACK RIDERS: 22 by STEPHEN CRANE THE BLACK RIDERS: 38 by STEPHEN CRANE THE BLACK RIDERS: 56 by STEPHEN CRANE THE BLACK RIDERS: 9 by STEPHEN CRANE WAR IS KIND: 1 by STEPHEN CRANE WAR IS KIND: 12 by STEPHEN CRANE WAR IS KIND: 21 by STEPHEN CRANE |
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