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A LATIN term in my full form is traced, Whose primal part the hero's claim assumes - A clear enclitic in my last is placed, Linking a theme that Virgil's soul consumes With life of deeds by Classic Art unrolled, To light whose name the epic fire he brings - A man set forth in his exalted mould, Whose fame in sweet hexameters he sings. - |
| OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES | CONTENTS | THE SACRED WHITE ELEPHANT FROM SIAM |
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