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Freedom by Ambrose Bierce — Inspirational Poetry Lines

By Ambrose Bierce

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Freedom, as every schoolboy knows, Once shrieked as Kosciusko fell; On every wind, indeed, that blows I hear her yell. She screams whenever monarchs meet, And parliaments as well, To bind the chains about her feet And toll her knell. And when the sovereign people cast The votes they cannot spell,

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"Freedom, as every schoolboy knows,..."

"Freedom" by Ambrose Bierce is a inspirational english poem consisting of 19 lines. This English poem by Ambrose Bierce demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Freedom, as every schoolboy knows, Once shrieked as Kosciusko fell;...", this piece explores themes of inspirational through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Ambrose Bierce's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.

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Ambrose Bierce (1842–c. 1914) was an American satirist, journalist, and poet. His "Devil's Dictionary" and Civil War stories are classics of dark humor. He disappeared mysteriously in Mexico.

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