The Humour of Homer and Other Essays

He was welcome wherever he went, full of fun and ready to play while doing the honours of the country.

无论走到哪里，他都受到欢迎，富有乐趣，在款待来客的同时也乐于嬉戏。

“I have chosen Italy as my second country, and would dedicate this book to her as a thank-offering for the happiness she has afforded me.”

我选择意大利作为我的第二故乡，并将此书献给她，以感谢她带给我的幸福。