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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE SONG OF THE DEMENTED PRIEST, by JOHN BERRYMAN Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I put those things there. - see them burn Last Line: In my red coat. I am the king of the dead Alternate Author Name(s): Smith, John, Jr. Subject(s): Clergy; Depression, Mental; Priests; Rabbis; Ministers; Bishops; Mentally Depressed; Mental Distress | |||
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