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John Maxwell Edmonds

John Maxwell Edmonds (1875–1958) was a British classical philologist, poet and playwright.

Also recorded as J. M. Edmonds

John Maxwell Edmonds

Born
1875 · United Kingdom
Died
1958 · Cambridge
Nationality
United Kingdom · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupation
classical philologist · poet · playwright · translator · university teacher
Fields
classical philology · ancient Greek literature · translations from Greek · translation into English
Education
Jesus College
Languages
English

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Notes, references and evidence

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