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Plaque - Seamus Heaney's Cure at Troy

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Wooden plaque from the City's Human Relations Commission with prose by Irish poet Seamus Heaney in 'The Cure at Troy', a verse adaptation of Sophocles' play Philoctetes. The story comes from myths relating to the Trojan War. Heaney's version is well known for its lines: 'History says don't hope on this side of the grave, but then, once in a lifetime, the longed-for tidal wave of justice can rise up and hope and history rhyme'. Donor's name and occasion information were not provided to the City Clerk's office.

Originating Mayor: Susan Golding

Date Received: Unknown