Though many details about his early life are in dispute, scholars agree that Arnold was born in New York City and tha
In this poem, Arnold thinks that he would like to be buried in a verdant field with trees towering over his grave. He prefers to be surrounded by life, not death, as would be the case if he was buried in a cemetery.
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Though many details about his early life are in dispute, scholars agree that Arnold was born in New York City and tha
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