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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
YOU HELD THE BLACK FACE, by LEOPOLD SEDAR SENGHOR Poem Explanation Poet's Biography First Line: You held the black face of the warrior between your hands Last Line: I shall mourn anew my home, and the rain of your eyes over the %thirsty savannah Subject(s): Negritude (literary Movement) | |||
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