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The Dilettante: A Modern Type

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Title:     The Dilettante: A Modern Type
Author: Paul Laurence Dunbar [More Titles by Dunbar]

He scribbles some in prose and verse,
And now and then he prints it;
He paints a little,--gathers some
Of Nature's gold and mints it.

He plays a little, sings a song,
Acts tragic roles, or funny;
He does, because his love is strong,
But not, oh, not for money!

He studies almost everything
From social art to science;
A thirsty mind, a flowing spring,
Demand and swift compliance.

He looms above the sordid crowd--
At least through friendly lenses;
While his mamma looks pleased and proud,
And kindly pays expenses.







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Paul Laurence Dunbar's poem: Dilettante: A Modern Type

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