Death & Dying
Epitaph XI. — For Gunes
Translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White (1919–21) · From Book VI. — Epitaphs on the Heroes who took part in the Trojan War
The sea holds Gunes; this tomb, his name but not his body. His fame dwells amongst men; his spirit is returned above. All elements unite to form one tomb for so great a leader. Which? Heaven, earth, and sea, and the breath of men.
This translation is printed as prose in its source edition.
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Ausonius, Decimus Magnus. “Epitaph XI. — For Gunes.” Translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/ausonius/76/.
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Ausonius, Decimus Magnus. “Epitaph XI. — For Gunes.” Translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/ausonius/76/.
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