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What is the central idea of the poem The River​?

What is the central idea of the poem The River​?

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  1. The poem centres around the themes of time and immortality. It describes the metaphorical life cycle of the river alongside that of humankind. The poetess in a subtle yet beautiful manner narrates how an individual passes from one stage of life to the next. 

    The River Poem Summary by Caroline Ann Bowles

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