Social Commentaries
Book XIV, 76: Magpie (Ker)
Translated by Walter C. A. Ker (1919–20) · From Epigrams (Loeb, 1919–20)
Social Commentaries
A chattering pie, I with intelligible voice salute you, my master; did you not see me you -will say I am no bird.
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Martial. “Book XIV, 76: Magpie (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/1639/.
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Martial. “Book XIV, 76: Magpie (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/1639/.
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