Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Hu): 1751.03.07

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Index Entry Homeri Ilias [t] [beg] Sing, o my muse (as well you may 
Location Williamsburg 
Citation
VGW(HU.751.023
7 Mar 1751:41, 42, 43 (10)
To the printer.  Sir, some time ago a facetious friend of
mine took a fancy to burlesque the immortal poet Homer, and
accordingly began the first book, but by an accident was
prevented from pursuing his intention.  I inclose you his
performance, which I doubt not will be entertaining to your
readers, and perhaps induce some other hand to carry it
further.  I am, sir, your very humble servant, [signed]
Philomeros.
HOMERI ILIAS.  Lib. I.
Sing, o my muse (as well you may
Since you can sing, as one may say)
How Peleus' song, that fierce curmudgeon, 
Took pet, and in his direful dudgeon, 
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Generic Title Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Hu) 
Date 1751.03.07 
Publisher Hunter, William 
City, State Williamsburg, VA 
Year 1751 
Bibliography B0048115
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