Social Commentaries
Book XIII, 52 (Ker)
Translated by Walter C. A. Ker (1919–20) · From Epigrams (Loeb, 1919–20)
Social Commentaries
LI I. — Ducks Let a duck certainly be served up whole; but it is tasty only in the breast and neck: the rest return to the cook.
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Martial. “Book XIII, 52 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/1497/.
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