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What is the story of the poem "Ode on a Grecian Urn?"

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In this poem, the narrator has found an old urn (like a vase) that was made long ago by some Greek person.  The urn is decorated with two scenes -- one of lovers listening to musicians under...

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Posted by pohnpei397 on November 23, 2009 at 2:18 PM

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The "story" in "Ode on a Grecian Urn" is pretty basic as it hardly exists at all as the "characters" are pictures on an ancient Greek vase. So, really, if there is any story it is about the poet...

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Posted by coachingcorner on November 23, 2009 at 5:30 PM

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