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Title: A translation of the second satyr of Persius... To Macrinus, on his birthday:
Author: Brewster, Thomas
Attribution: Mr T. Brewster, A.M. etc.; [Latin]
Date(s): 173- ?
Manuscript: Lt 49
Contents: Translation of Persius, "Satires", 2, on the selfishness and futility of most
prayers to the gods, who prefer a pure, virtuous soul to costly ornaments and
sacrifices