Social Commentaries
Book III, Epigram 41 (Ker)
Translated by Walter C. A. Ker (1919–20) · From Epigrams (Loeb, 1919–20)
Social Commentaries
Set 011 the bowl, portrayed by Mentor's hand the lizard lives; and we fear to touch the silver.
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Martial. “Book III, Epigram 41 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/581/.
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Martial. “Book III, Epigram 41 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/581/.
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