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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE BURDEN OF STRENGTH, by GEORGE MEREDITH Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: If that thou hast the gift of strength, then know
Last Line: A hopeless wrestler shall thy soul contend.
Subject(s): Strength
First Line: If that thou hast the gift of strength, then know
Last Line: A hopeless wrestler shall thy soul contend.
Subject(s): Strength
IF that thou hast the gift of strength, then know
Thy part is to uplift the trodden low;
Else in a giant's grasp until the end
A hopeless wrestler shall thy soul contend.
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