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Billy Collins Reads Eamon Grennan

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Exploring 'Sea Dog' by Eamonn Grennan

The chapter delves into the poem 'Sea Dog' by Eamonn Grennan, analyzing its journey from initial discovery to a meaningful conclusion, focusing on the significance of each line in propelling the poem forward. The speakers discuss the imagery, symbolism, and allegorical elements present in the poem, drawing connections to naval history, biblical references, and themes of violence and moral reckoning.

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