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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
SLAVE TRADE: NEW ORLEANS, by CHARLES REZNIKOFF Poem Explanation Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: To begin with, the slaves had to wash themselves well Last Line: Or he would give her something really to cry about Subject(s): Slavery; Mothers; Grief; Serfs; Sorrow; Sadness | |||
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