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PART III Underworlds and Afterlives
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PA R T III Underworlds and Afterlives He plucks the ripe pomegranate Looking to make sure That some pure Sunshine is left upon it, Offers it to Persephone, Who marvels, astonished To find here in her night A reminder of earth’s light, The lovely color of delight. Now with more confidence She smiles, Gives way to her appetite, Seizes the pomegranate, Takes a bite. . . . At once Mercury flies off and Pluto smiles. —André Gide, ‘‘Persephone’’ ...