“I was last in Rome in AD 540 when it was full of Goths and their heavy horses. It has changed a great deal since then.”
Quote by Robert Graves
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Robert Graves
Robert Graves was a British poet, novelist, and translator, born on July 24, 1895, and died on December 7, 1985. His poetry is diverse and spans various literary movements from classicism to modernism. Known for his profound insights into history and mythology, Graves's novels are also highly regarded. more
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