Poem: ‘Petite Chanson d’Irlande’
John White, 6 August 1981
Martyr suicidé innocent coupable meurtrier meurtri impitoyable apitoyant terroriste gentil amoureux haï
nous crevons tous de votre faim.
John White
John White is Professor of History of Art at University College, London. He researches mainly in late medieval and Renaissance Italian art and architecture. His most recent book is Duccio (1979).
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