Ulysses by the Merlion, Thumboo's poem : general view
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06 Jun 2007
Photographed By Pang, Gerald
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Shown in this photograph is a display board showcasing Edwin Thumboo's poem, Ulysses by the Merlion, 1977. Behind the display board is the Merlion, a half-beast, half-fish mythical icon, with tall buildings in the background. Title devised by Library staff.
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- All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2008.
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