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Marius the Epicurean · Character

Horace

The Roman poet, quoted and admired for his Epicurean and lyrical verses.

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First appearance: part i vi euphuism

See Horace in part i vi euphuismBook page

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MAMariusNUNumaAPApuleiusHOHomerHOHorace

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See Horace in part i vi euphuism