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Elbowroom was a prominent theme in early 20th century poem ''Daniel Boone'' by American poet Arthur Guiterman.<br> | Elbowroom was a prominent theme in early 20th century poem ''Daniel Boone'' by American poet Arthur Guiterman.<br> | ||
[[wikipedia:Arthur_Guiterman | [[wikipedia:Arthur_Guiterman|Arthur Guiterman]] | Wikipedia<br> | ||
[https://www.poetrynook.com/poem/daniel-boone-1 Daniel Boone]<br> | [https://www.poetrynook.com/poem/daniel-boone-1 Daniel Boone]<br> | ||
But Shakespeare may have been the first to use it in his 1597 play “King John.” In the final act of the drama, the dying king is carried out into the orchard, situated on the castle grounds. Breathing the fresh air, King John says, “Ah ... now my soul hath elbow room.”<br> | But Shakespeare may have been the first to use it in his 1597 play “King John.” In the final act of the drama, the dying king is carried out into the orchard, situated on the castle grounds. Breathing the fresh air, King John says, “Ah ... now my soul hath elbow room.”<br> | ||