Virgil

"The gates of Hell are open night and day; smooth the descent, and easy is the way: but, to return, and view the cheerful skies; in this, the task and mighty labor lies."

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Source: Virgil (2015). “The Aeneid: Illustrated”, p.176, eKitap Projesi

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Virgil

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Virgil was a Roman poet known for his epic work, the Aeneid, which explores themes of fate, duty, and the human experience.

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