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Balder Dead
by Matthew ARNOLD (1822 - 1888)03 - The Funeral
Balder Dead" is a beautiful epic poem by Matthew Arnold. It draws from Norse mythology to retell the story of the the death of Odin's son, Balder, instigated by the treacherous jealousy of Loki. (Summary by Nathan)