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“And when my own Mark Antony Against young Caesar strove, And Rome's whole world was set in arms, The cause was,--all for love.”

Quote by Robert Southey

Book:All for Love: And The Pilgrim to Compostella

Work

All for Love: And The Pilgrim to Compostella

This book is a narrative that intertwines the complexities of love with the spiritual journey of a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. more

Author

Robert Southey, born on August 12, 1774, and died on March 21, 1843, was an influential English Romantic poet. Known for his poetry and literary criticism, Southey is considered one of the significant figures in the history of English literature. more

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