Famous Marius Poems by Famous Poets
These are examples of famous Marius poems written by some of the greatest and most-well-known modern and classical poets. PoetrySoup is a great educational poetry resource of famous marius poems. These examples illustrate what a famous marius poem looks like and its form, scheme, or style (where appropriate).
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...—oh, shame avow'd!—Are of the lawless hordes no tie can hold:Fame tells how Marius' swordErewhile their bosoms gored,—Nor has Time's hand aught blurr'd the record proud!When they who, thirsting, stoop'd to quaff the flood,With the cool waters mix'd, drank of a comrade's blood! Great Cæsar's name I pas...Read more of this...
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Petrarch, Francesco
...Sergius near with deep disgraceMarr'd the long glories of his ancient race,Marius, then, the Cimbrians who repell'dFrom fearful Rome, and Lybia's tyrant quell'd.And Fulvius, who Campania's traitors slew,And paid ingratitude with vengeance due.Another nobler Fulvius next appear'd;And there the Father of the Gracchi rear'dRead more of this...
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Petrarch, Francesco
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