Social Commentaries
Book IX, 529: On the Bed of a Harlot made of Laurel
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. III, 1917)
Social Commentaries
I who fled the bed of one, am made a bed for many.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 529: On the Bed of a Harlot made of Laurel.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/538/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 529: On the Bed of a Harlot made of Laurel.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/538/.
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