This satiric, ancient Greek epitaph just in:
I, the actor, Philistion
Soothed men’s pain with comedy and laughter,
A man of parts, I often died–
But never quite like this.
- Translated by Michael Wolfe, author of the forthcoming book The Last Word: Selected Greek Epitaphs; epitaph printed in “The Key Reporter” (Fall 2011)–a publication of American liberal arts honor society Phi Beta Kappa
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Lorraine said,
October 20, 2011 at 4:16 am
What a great epitath! You really find some interesting quotes!
Cheryl said,
October 20, 2011 at 8:10 am
I’m glad you liked it–one more and I promise to stop:
(from a tombstone in Silver City, Nevada)
“Here lies a man named Zeke.
Second fastest draw in Cripple Creek.”
Lorraine said,
October 21, 2011 at 6:59 am
Poor Zeke gave me a laugh! Many thanks!