The Cremation of Sam McGee
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Wonderfully written poetry depicting life in the Yukon during the Alaskan gold rush told by a man who lived it. His style is raw yet humorous and a delight to read.
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Summary: The narrator of this poem, Cap, tells the tale of his journey seeking gold in the frigid Yukon. Sam McGee, before seemingly freezing to death, asks Cap to cremate his body. Cap complies, to surprising results.
