Social Commentaries
Book II, Epigram 21 (Ker)
Translated by Walter C. A. Ker (1919–20) · From Epigrams (Loeb, 1919–20)
Social Commentaries
Kisses you give to some; to others you give, Postumus, your hand. You say, "Which do you prefer? Choose." I prefer the hand.
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Martial. “Book II, Epigram 21 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/475/.
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Martial. “Book II, Epigram 21 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/475/.
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