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E. V. Rieu

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Also known as Emile Victor Rieu

British poet (1887-1972)

Person · Open Library

Born
1887
Died
1972
Works
13

Top works

  • The tryst and other poems
  • The Word
  • St. Mark's gospel
  • A First book of Latin poetry from Ennius to Hadrian chosen and annotated
  • The flattered flying fish, and other poems

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United Kingdom
Active from
1887-02-10
Active to
1972-05-11

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Quotes

  • Telemachus...was sitting disconsolate among the Suitors, dreaming of how his noble father might come back from out of the blue, drive all these gallants pell-mell from the house, and so regain his royal honours and reign over his own once more.
  • No sooner had the tender Dawn shown her roses in the East, than the Cyclops lit up the fire and milked his splendid ewes, all in their proper older, putting her young to each.
  • Look at the lovely clothing you allow to lie about neglected, although you may soon be married and stand in need of beautiful clothes, not only to wear yourself but to provide for your bridegroom’s party. It’s this kind of thing that gives a girl a good name in the town, besides pleasing her father and her mother. Let us go and do some washing together the first thing in the morning.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Victor
Gender
male
Place of birth
London
Place of death
London
Occupation
poet
Educated at
St Paul's School
Languages spoken
English language
Show 4 more facts
date of death
1972-05-11
date of birth
1887-02-10
writing language
English language
name in native language
Emile Victor Rieu
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