Ancient Greek poet. Wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey, which date from somewhere in the range 9th - 7th century BC.
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Homer
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Bermondsey Library - 1 - Homer
We would not describe this face as ugly so it can't be Socrates. We reckon i...
Homer bust
The figures either side represent Poetry and History. Ornamental Passions ha...
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The Arts Club - left - WW2
Our Greek consultant, David Hopkins, transcribed the Greek quotation and writ...
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