Social Commentaries
Book II, Epigram 81 (Ker)
Translated by Walter C. A. Ker (1919–20) · From Epigrams (Loeb, 1919–20)
Social Commentaries
Your litter may be roomier than one borne by six; but, seeing that it is yours, Zoilus, it is a pauper's bier.
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Martial. “Book II, Epigram 81 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/529/.
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Martial. “Book II, Epigram 81 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/529/.
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