Callimachus


c310–c240 b.c, Greek poet, grammarian, and critic.
Historical Examples

The English Novel in the Time of Shakespeare J. J. Jusserand
Initiation into Literature Emile Faguet
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 Various
Ruins of Ancient Cities (Vol. I of II) Charles Bucke
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 5 Various
The Fifteen Decisive Battles of The World From Marathon to Waterloo Edward Creasy
The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 2 (of 10) Alexander Pope
History Of Egypt From 330 B.C. To The Present Time, Volume 10 (of 12) S. Rappoport
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 Various
History Of Egypt From 330 B.C. To The Present Time, Volume 10 (of 12) S. Rappoport

noun
late 5th century bc, Greek sculptor, reputed to have invented the Corinthian capital
?305–?240 bc, Greek poet of the Alexandrian School; author of hymns and epigrams

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