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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE BOOK OF THE DEAD MAN (#11): 1. ABOUT THE DEAD MAN AND MEDUSA, by MARVIN BELL Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: When the dead man splays his arms and legs, he is a kind of medusa
Last Line: Mortal among immortals, the dead man can change you to stone.
Subject(s): Death; Medusa; Mythology - Classical; Vanity; Dead, The
First Line: When the dead man splays his arms and legs, he is a kind of medusa
Last Line: Mortal among immortals, the dead man can change you to stone.
Subject(s): Death; Medusa; Mythology - Classical; Vanity; Dead, The
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