Social Commentaries
Book XIII, 99 (Ker)
Translated by Walter C. A. Ker (1919–20) · From Epigrams (Loeb, 1919–20)
Social Commentaries
You shall give a gazelle as a pet to your little son. The crowd loves to procure its dismissal by fluttering their togas.
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Martial. “Book XIII, 99 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/1541/.
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Martial. “Book XIII, 99 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/1541/.
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