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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
DESCRIPTION OF A SALAMANDER, by JONATHAN SWIFT Poet's Biography
First Line: As mastiff dogs in modern phrase are
Last Line: If this be not a salamander
Subject(s): Animals; Dogs; Salamanders
First Line: As mastiff dogs in modern phrase are
Last Line: If this be not a salamander
Subject(s): Animals; Dogs; Salamanders
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