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Anticipation and Melancholy in Merrill's 'Christmas Tree'
This chapter delves into James Merrill's 'Christmas Tree,' a poem that captures the dual emotions of hope and sadness during the Advent season. Through the unique shape poem format, it explores profound themes of life and death, resonating with the spirit of Christmas and Merrill's personal reflections on mortality.