Social Commentaries
Book XIV, 147 (Ker)
Translated by Walter C. A. Ker (1919–20) · From Epigrams (Loeb, 1919–20)
Social Commentaries
Your coverlet of wool is bright with purple bro-cade. What is the use of it if an aged wife freeze you .''
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Martial. “Book XIV, 147 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/1709/.
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Martial. “Book XIV, 147 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/1709/.
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