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SYLVIA'S DEATH by ANNE SEXTON

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First Line: O SYLVIA, SYLVIA / WITH A DEAD BOX OF STONES AND SPOONS
Last Line: O funny duchess! / O blond thing
Subject(s): PLATH, SYLVIA (1932-1963);
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