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A fragmentary copy of the first edition of The Day of Doom, held at Houghton Library, Harvard University "The Day of Doom: or, A Poetical Description of the Great and Last Judgment" [1] is a religious poem by clergyman Michael Wigglesworth that became a best-selling classic in Puritan New England for a century after it was published in 1662 by Samuel Green and Marmaduke Johnson.
"To This Day" is a 2011 spoken word poem written by Shane Koyczan. [1] [2] In the poem, Koyczan talks about bullying he and others received during their lives and its deep, long-term impact. [3] Koyczan first came to international notice when he read his poetry at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics' Opening Ceremony. [4]
The composition of the poem occurred while the United States economy was still suffering from the severe depression of the Panic of 1893, during which people often subsisted on day-old bread, alluded to in the poem's focus on poverty and wealth, and foodstuffs. [2] Robinson wrote "Richard Cory" around the same time as "Reuben Bright".
While inflation has moderated considerably since then, November's Consumer Price Index rose 2.7%, outpacing the Fed's goal of driving down inflation to a 2% annual rate.
Food at home inflation increased by 1.3% through 2023, according to government data — with cereals and bakery products, nonalcoholic beverages, fruits and vegetables leading the way.
Voters talked about inflation more than anything else. Their comments revealed that the cost of everyday items could decide the election. What an afternoon in 2 grocery store parking lots in ...
The poem is recited in spoken-word form by vocalist Susanne Freytag. Biological Radio, the 1997 Dreadzone album, features the track "Dream Within A Dream" which quotes lines from the poem. The Yardbirds' recorded a musical adaptation for their 2003 album Birdland, adding a new verse of their own. [4]
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