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“Love presses my head with carefully placed feet, wretch that he is, until he has taught me to detest chaste girls, and to live with no counsel.”

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Propertius

Propertius, born in 48 BC and died in 14 BC, was a renowned Roman poet of the ancient world. Known for his poetry on love and heartbreak, his works are characterized by their sincere emotions and elegant language, exerting a profound influence on later literature. more

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