"Let us veil the tragic sequel, for a pious man but weak will Find, alas, that he's unequal to a lady's potent charms. So his long suppressed libido, sharp as steel of famed Toledo, Spurning prayers and hymns and credo, found surcease in Sadie's arms."
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"Rain", st. 9. Review of Rain (1922)
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Newman Levy
Newman Levy (November 30, 1888 – March 22, 1966) was an American lawyer, poet, playwright and essayist.
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