Classic and Contemporary Poetry

THE OBSERVATORY by JOHN HOLLANDER

Poem Explanation

First Line: HOW VAINLY OPEN EYES AMAZE
Last Line: WHILE SEEING NOTHING, KNOWING ALL
Subject(s): ASTRONOMY & ASTRONOMERS;

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