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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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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.
Nope never heard of him so all the more reason for you to write something and educate us.
I’m mystified and I’m sure when I find out I will feel really stupid, right? I can’t wait to find out.
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.
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.
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