“When your crowd of attendants so loudly applaud you, Pomponius, it is not you, but your banquet, that is eloquent.”
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The Epigrams of Martial
The Epigrams of Martial is a compilation of Latin poems written by the Roman poet Marcus Valerius Martialis, commonly referred to as Martial. These poems, written in the 1st century AD, are characterized by their sharp wit and often biting satire, targeting a wide range of subjects including politics, social customs, and personal anecdotes. The collection consists of over one thousand epigrams, which are short, concise verses that typically convey a single idea or observation. Martial's work is notable for its sophisticated language and its portrayal of the Roman society of his time. more
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Source: The Epigrams of Martial
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