History & Politics
Epigram XVI. On Nero
Translated by Alexander Brome (1664) · From Songs and Other Poems (1664)
History & Politics
When bloudy Nero his own mother slew,
He did not hurt her face, or eyes, 'tis true;
But ripp'd her bowels up; 'twas justly done,
They'd guilt enough in breeding such a Son.
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Brome, Alexander. “Epigram XVI. On Nero.” Translated by Alexander Brome. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/brome/181/.
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Brome, Alexander. “Epigram XVI. On Nero.” Translated by Alexander Brome. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/brome/181/.
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