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“How is it possible to sayan unkind or irreverential word of Rome? The city of all time, and of all the world!”

Quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist known for his Gothic novels and romantic works. His writings often delve into themes of morality and sin, influenced by his family history and Puritan background. more

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