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2 poems

My Last Duchess

May 29, 2026October 20, 2025 by maximus

By robert browning

A Duke’s refined monologue reveals jealousy, control, and a chilling confession.

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Mont Blanc (Selected Excerpts)

May 29, 2026October 18, 2025 by maximus

By percy bysshe shelley

In “Mont Blanc,” Shelley tests the sublime as a pact between mind and mountain — perception making grandeur legible.

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