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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
ODES I, 38. TO HIS SLAVE, by QUINTUS HORATIUS FLACCUS Poet's Biography
First Line: Persian grandeur I abhor
Last Line: Fitliest 'neath the scant vine-shade.
Alternate Author Name(s): Horace
Subject(s): Slavery; Serfs
First Line: Persian grandeur I abhor
Last Line: Fitliest 'neath the scant vine-shade.
Alternate Author Name(s): Horace
Subject(s): Slavery; Serfs
PERSIAN grandeur I abhor:
Linden-wreathed crowns, avaunt:
Boy, I bid thee not explore
Woods which latest roses haunt:
Try on naught thy busy craft
Save plain myrtle; so arrayed
Thou shalt fetch, I drain, the draught
Fitliest 'neath the scant vine-shade.
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