Social Commentaries
Book II, Epigram 23 (Ker)
Translated by Walter C. A. Ker (1919–20) · From Epigrams (Loeb, 1919–20)
Social Commentaries
I will not say, however repeatedly you ask me, who is the Postumus in my little book; I will not say. For why must I offend those kisses which can so well avenge themselves?
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Martial. “Book II, Epigram 23 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/477/.
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Martial. “Book II, Epigram 23 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/477/.
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