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Robert Fagles

Robert Fagles (; September 11, 1933 – March 26, 2008) was an American translator, poet, and academic. He was best known for his many translations of ancient Greek and Roman classics, especially his acclaimed translations of the epic poems of Homer. He taught English and comparative literature for many years at Princeton University.

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Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
September 11th, 1933
Died
March 26th, 2008
Labels
Penguin Audio
Last updated: November 23rd, 2015

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