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Poems of James Clarence Mangan

(Many hitherto uncollected): Centenary edition: Edited, with preface and notes by D. J. O'Donoghue: Introduction by John Mitchel

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THE POET.

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(Rückert.)

Yes! true Poetry is wizard power;
'Tis the felt enchantment of the heart—
But the Poet, what is he? Enchanted
Or Enchanter? Master of his art
Or but Slave? Haunts he the World soul Tower?
Or is he himself the world soul haunted?