REH’s Writings

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A Dream of Autumn

Alternate title:AutumnAlternate title:Autumn of the World, The

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SectionFinished and Professional

Opening lines

Now is the lyre of Homer flecked with rust,And yellow leaves are blown across the world,And naked trees that shake at every gustStand gaunt against the clouds autumnal-curled.

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Finished / professionalA Dream of Autumn

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Homerancient Greek epic poet invoked by Howard in direct historical/literary prose; the historicity of Homer as an individual remains uncertain1 textual state