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Herschel9209

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[5 December 1861]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.207101 (C: RS:HS 23.353)
Summary:

JH's 'scientific activity' has long been at zero, but JH has of late been preparing a lecture on the sun and translating Homer's Iliad.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9210

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[12 December 1861]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.207100 (C: RS:HS 23.357)
Summary:

Asks WW's opinion of JH's hexameter translation of the opening section of Homer's Iliad. Comments on the value of hexameter verse.

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John Herschel Project
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