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Answer to a Child's Question

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Answer to a Child's Question

Answer to a Child's Question

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Answer to a Child's Question is a poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge that reflects on the nature of life and death through a child's inquiry. Written in the early 19th century, it captures the simplicity and depth of childhood curiosity. The poem explores themes of innocence, mortality, and the human experience, making it a notable work in Coleridge's oeuvre. This piece was recorded by LibriVox volunteers in 2013 as part of their Weekly Poetry project.

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