Social Commentaries

Book XIV, 183 (Ker)

by Martial c. 40–c. 104

Translated by Walter C. A. Ker (1919–20) · From Epigrams (Loeb, 1919–20)

Social Commentaries

Read through the story of the frogs sung in Homer's lay, and learn to smooth your brow by means of my trifles.

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Martial. “Book XIV, 183 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/1738/.

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Martial. “Book XIV, 183 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/1738/.

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