The black serpent, leaving his filthy cave, Has finally...

Quote by Joseph Chénier about poetry, victims, blood, existence, magic, end

The black serpent, leaving his filthy cave,
Has finally suffered by your hand so sure and brave
The end of its venomous existence so despised!
From the tiger's guts, from his homicidal teeth
You came and drew what he'd devoured from beneath:
The blood and livid members of his victims sacrificed

Joseph Chénier
Quote by Joseph Chénier about poetry, victims, blood, existence, magic, end.
Joseph Chénier

Joseph Chénier 1764 - 1811, french poet, dramatist and politician

Was born on: 11 feb 1764.
Died on 10 jan 1811, at 46 years old.
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