Social Commentaries
Book IX, Epigram 92: Domitiano Adulatorium
Translated by R. Fletcher (1656) · From Ex Otio Negotium (1656)
Social Commentaries
If that a diverse invitation came
At once in Jove's and in great Caesar's name,
Though that the Stars were near, Rome more remote,
The gods in answer should have this my vote,
Go seek an other that Jove's guest would bee,
My Jupiter on Earth hath fett'red mee.
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Martial. “Book IX, Epigram 92: Domitiano Adulatorium.” Translated by R. Fletcher. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/217/.
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Martial. “Book IX, Epigram 92: Domitiano Adulatorium.” Translated by R. Fletcher. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/217/.
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