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What loss does the speaker in "The Wanderer" mourn?

In the poem "The Wanderer", what loss does the speaker mourn?

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The Wanderer is mourning the loss of his Lord, as well as his banishment, which has been caused by his Lord's death. He no longer has a home or purpose, and he suffers from loneliness.

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The Wanderer