Social Commentaries
On the Spectacles, 20 (Ker)
Translated by Walter C. A. Ker (1919–20) · From Epigrams (Loeb, 1919–20)
Social Commentaries
When this faction called for Myrinus, that faction for Triumphus, Caesar with either hand uplifted promised both. In no wise better could he end the friendly debate. O pleasant device of an unconquered Prince!
This translation is printed as prose in its source edition.
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Martial. “On the Spectacles, 20 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/323/.
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Martial. “On the Spectacles, 20 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/323/.
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