Social Commentaries
De Codro
From A Poetical Rhapsody (1602), ed. A. H. Bullen (1890–91)
Social Commentaries
Codrus, although but of mean estate,
Trusts more than any merchant in the city;
For being old and blind, he hath of late
Married a wife, young, wanton, fair, and witty,
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Codex Note
Translated from Martial.
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Davison, Francis. “De Codro.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/davison/24/.
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