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THE POET'S OWN EPITAPH by CALLIMACHUS

First Line: HERE LIES THE SON OF BATTUS
Last Line: FRIENDLY LAUGHTER WITH HIS WINE.
Subject(s): EPITAPHS; SELF;

HERE lies the son of Battus. He
Knew well the art of poesy,
And how in season to combine
Friendly laughter with his wine.



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