Quote by John Crowe Ransom

Here lies a lady of beauty and high degree. Of chills and fever she died, of fever and chills, The delight of her husbands, her aunts, an infant of three, And of medicos marveling sweetly on her ills.

Here lies a lady of beauty and high degree. Of chills and fe

Summary

This quote reflects on the life and death of a woman who was beautiful and held a distinguished social status. The mention of "chills and fever" implies that she suffered from a chronic illness and ultimately succumbed to it. The reference to her husbands, aunts, and an infant suggests that she was cherished and loved by her family. The line about medicos marveling at her illnesses highlights the fascination and intrigue surrounding her condition, possibly implying the fascination of the medical profession with her symptoms.

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Beauty

By John Crowe Ransom

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