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HIS FATHER CARVED UMBRELLA HANDLES by CHARLES REZNIKOFF

Poem Explanation Poet Analysis

First Line: His father carved umbrella handles, but when umbrella
Last Line: He would just keep on. He had lost this world and knew there was no other
Subject(s): GHETTOS; TEACHING & TEACHERS; FAMILY LIFE; POVERTY; DESPAIR; EDUCATORS; PROFESSORS; RELATIVES;
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