Greek poetry

No medieval poems for you today; below the cut are several of my favorite classic poems of Greece. Some really exceptional poetry, heartbreaking, romantic, funny, satirical, the Greeks could do it all.
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In which Mip explores the Classics

Of course, no one can pretend to sophistication unless they are educated in the Classics. Just what the Classics are no one is quite sure, except that Homer and Virgil are certainly included, and probably Shakespeare. Here are my thoughts on various Classic Works of Literature which I have attempted to read, with varying degrees of success, and my own blunt opinion on them.
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