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Dylan Thomas addresses his dying father in this villanelle urging resistance to death.

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Your new ahaDo Not Go Gentle into That Good Night

Dylan Thomas wrote this villanelle urging resistance to death, addressed to his own dying father. Source: Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night ↗

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