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CALVUS IN RUINS, by                 Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: Venus loves noting more than juicy gossip
Last Line: This also pleases her, delights the golden venus of eryx
Subject(s): Roman Empire; Calvus, Licinius Macer (82-47 B.c.)




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