I am dying of thirst by the side of the fountain.

Je meurs de soif auprès de la fontaine.

Charles d'Orléans

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Topic

Thirst

Author

Charles d'Orléans

Medium

Poem

Statement Type

Paradox Metaphor, analogy and simile

Language

French

Time

1440 1440s 15th century

Era

Middle Ages

Occupation

Poet Writer

From

France Europe

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Citation

D'Orleans, Charles. "Je meurs de soif en couste la fontaine [I die of thirst beside the fountain]." Poesies de Charles d'Orleans. c. 1440.

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