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AN ANNIVERSARY FOR F. O. MATTHIESSEN by KARL SHAPIRO

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: TO LEARN THE MEANING OF HIS LEAP TO DEATH
Last Line: Did he not will his charity to the young?
Subject(s): MATTHIESSEN, F. O. (1902-1950); SUICIDE;

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