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John Wick's Success Shows That We're Still Suckers For The Iliad

It's Homer's world, and we're just living in it

Ed William
Apr 16, 2023
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Hello friends.

Spring blossoms in the UK. As I write this, I can hear the chirruping of a pair of blue tits in the garden. 

I feel one season out of sync this year. The usually hibernatorial Winter saw a flowering of new opportunities. I find myself stepping into an early Summer: a time of exploration, play, and, of course, enchantment. 

On to the main eve…

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