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“And oh, Claudia, Claudilla, ask me to do something -something that I can do. Do not ask me to forget you or to be indifferent to you. Do not ask me to have no interest in how you pass your time. But if we are separated, set me a task, something that will be a daily link with you.”

Quote by Thornton Wilder

Work

The ides of March

The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to the poet Homer. It narrates the events of the Trojan War, focusing on the conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans, and is renowned for its portrayal of heroism, honor, and the tragic nature of war. more

Author

Thornton Wilder
Thornton Wilder

American playwright, renowned for his works 'Our Town' and 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'. His works are characterized by deep insight and a unique style, profoundly influencing 20th-century American theater. more

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