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The Parson and the Pedlar single work   poetry   "'Twas when Winter's winds were howling,"
Issue Details: First known date: 1879... 1879 The Parson and the Pedlar
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A poor Jewish pedlar seeks practical support from the 'faultless' and 'learned' Parson McCann. The parson responds with 'a grand discourse on fate' and advice that Jesus will attend to all the Pedlar's needs by feeding him with 'the Bread of Life'.

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