Social Commentaries
Book XI, 396
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. IV, 1918)
Social Commentaries
You often sent me wine and I was often grateful to you, enjoying the draught of sweet nectar. But now if you love me, don’t send any, for I don’t wish for such wine, not having now any lettuces.
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Lucian. “Book XI, 396.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/lucian/15/.
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Lucian. “Book XI, 396.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/lucian/15/.
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