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A44267 The Iliads and Odysses of Homer translated out of Greek into English by Tho. Hobbes of Malmsbury ; with a large preface concerning the vertues of an heroick poem, written by the translator.; Works. English. 1677 Homer.; Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679.; Wallim, J. Life of Homer. 1677 (1677) Wing H2551; ESTC R38794 429,325 732

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