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The Iliad - an autographed copy!

 

Sunday, November 6, 2011, 00:51 - Ancient Greek Language, Jokes and anecdotes
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That's right, an autographed copy of "The Iliad"! Found at the local bookstore. One might suspect that it is a fake, because Homer was reputedly blind.

To make it perfectly clear, I understand that any translator is entitled to autographing copies of his work. But am I not equally entitled to a little chuckle?

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Of arms and the man I sing - a trifle of numerology

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