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“Homer's whole language, the language in which he lived, the language that he breathed, because he never saw it, or certainly those who formed his tradition never saw it, in characters on the pages. It was all on the tongue and in the ear.”

Quote by Robert Fitzgerald

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Robert Fitzgerald

Robert Fitzgerald was an American poet, born on October 12, 1910, and died on January 16, 1985. His poetry is known for its unique style and profound insight into American culture. more

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