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THE MEN THAT ARE FALLING by WALLACE STEVENS

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First Line: GOD AND ALL ANGELS SING THE WORLD TO SLEEP
Last Line: Upon the pillow to repose and speak
Subject(s): SPANISH CIVIL WAR (1936-1939);

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