Domitius Marsus

The Epitaph On Virgil And Tibullus

He who sublime in epic numbers roll'd,
And he who struck the softer lyre of love,
By Death's unequal hand alike controll'd,
Fit comrades in Elysian regions move!

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Epitaph on Virgil and Tibullus

He who sublime in epic numbers roll'd
And he who struck the softer lyre of love,
By Death's unequal hand alike controll'd,
Fit comrades in Elyssian regions move!

poem by Domitius Marsus, translated by ByronReport problemRelated quotes
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