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Western House

Historic residence · North Hertfordshire, England

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Western House
Photo: No Swan So Fine, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

About George Chapman

George Chapman was an English dramatist, translator and poet. He was a classical scholar whose work shows the influence of Stoicism. Chapman is seen as an anticipator of the metaphysical poets of the 17th century. He is best remembered for his translations of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, and the Homeric Batrachomyomachia.

From the Wikipedia article “George Chapman”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Visiting

This building is recorded as a residence of the people listed; it may be privately owned and not open to the public. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.

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