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It’s a simple question, really – you know him or you don’t.
Since I don’t know what you know or don’t know, the best way to find out is to ask. Do you know William Arrowsmith? Please choose an answer below, it’ll only take a second.
And when you answer, answer honestly. Not only does no one likes a cheater, but there’s a relatively-unknown circle of Hell reserved for those who cheat using Google.
I’ve wanted to write something up about a few of Arrowsmith’s points for years now. I started re-reading a piece to think about how I’d approach it when I realized that I have absolutely no clue whether anyone knows the man or his work.
So, these results, albeit from a small sample size, will give me an idea of how to approach this project. [I also get to test out this nifty AJAX WordPress poll plugin].
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Michelle (beartwinsmom) 02.02.08 at 11:22 am
Wow.. that’s a pretty nifty poll plug in.
And nope, I don’t know William Arrowsmith. I’m looking forward to reading what you have to write about him.
Ashley Burr 02.03.08 at 12:53 am
Nope never heard of him so all the more reason for you to write something and educate us.
elementaryhistoryteacher 02.08.08 at 11:14 pm
I’m mystified and I’m sure when I find out I will feel really stupid, right? I can’t wait to find out.
Matthew K. Tabor 02.09.08 at 1:03 pm
I think that only the Classicists come across Arrowsmith at this point, with the odd scholar knowing him from a famous essay or two. He’s not a name that floats through the education schools. I’m a little surprised that even 3 people voted Yes.
I’m excited to re-read some of his material and finally start putting my thoughts together. Hopefully it won’t take *too* long… but it probably will.
Don Hamilton 03.02.08 at 11:14 pm
William Arrowsmith came to the University of Texas at Austin but was gone just a bit before I did graduate work there in the early 70s. He left behind a reputation as a bright and lively fellow, and the folks I met there who knew him had a fond regard for him. I have also read one or two of his translations of Greek plays, and I am familiar in a general way with his sour outlook on American academia.