Social Commentaries
Book V, Epigram 57 (Ker)
Translated by Walter C. A. Ker (1919–20) · From Epigrams (Loeb, 1919–20)
Social Commentaries
When I call you "master" don't pride yourselr, China. I often return even your slave's greeting so.
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Martial. “Book V, Epigram 57 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/776/.
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Martial. “Book V, Epigram 57 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/776/.
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