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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE POET'S OWN EPITAPH, by CALLIMACHUS Poet's Biography
First Line: Here lies the son of battus
Last Line: Friendly laughter with his wine.
Alternate Author Name(s): Kallimachos
Subject(s): Epitaphs; Self
First Line: Here lies the son of battus
Last Line: Friendly laughter with his wine.
Alternate Author Name(s): Kallimachos
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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