Face on the Barroom Floor
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The Face on the Barroom Floor is a traditional American ballad that tells the tragic tale of a man named Joe, who, driven by grief and despair after the death of his true love, Mary, descends into alcoholism and ultimately dies in a barroom brawl. His ghostly image is said to haunt the saloon, a chilling reminder of his downfall. The poem explores themes of love, betrayal, the destructive power of grief, and the search for redemption.Book Details
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