Social Commentaries
Book XIII, 9 (Ker)
Translated by Walter C. A. Ker (1919–20) · From Epigrams (Loeb, 1919–20)
Social Commentaries
Receive lentils of Nile, a present from Pelusium; tliey are cheaper than spelt, dearer than beans.
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Martial. “Book XIII, 9 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/1455/.
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Martial. “Book XIII, 9 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/1455/.
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