The Corner

Catullus Got Your Tongue?

Several readers have reminded me of the lines beginning: “Pedicabo ego vos et irrumabo…,” addressed by Catullus to some critics who thought his verses not manly enough for stern Roman youth.

I’ll leave readers to seek out a translation for themselves.

John Derbyshire — Mr. Derbyshire is a former contributing editor of National Review.
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