Social Commentaries
Book V, Epigram 48: De Philone
Translated by R. Fletcher (1656) · From Ex Otio Negotium (1656)
Social Commentaries
Philo nere sups at home he swears: tis true,
For not invited crib must want his due.
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Martial. “Book V, Epigram 48: De Philone.” Translated by R. Fletcher. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/109/.
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Martial. “Book V, Epigram 48: De Philone.” Translated by R. Fletcher. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/109/.
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