By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept
Describe symbolism in By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept by Paulo Coelho
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The Piedra River represents cleansing. It is believed that the river can rid a person of pain and suffering. Anything that is thrown into the river is cleansed and eaten up, never to return.