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ISLAND OF SUMMER: 12. THE RED MULLET by ROBERT PENN WARREN

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: THE FIG FLAMES INWARD ON THE BOUGH, AND I
Last Line: BURNS IN THE SHADOW OF THE BLACK SHOAL
Subject(s): FISH & FISHING;

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http://jimhendrick.com/2012/03/18/the-red-mullet/



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