Things impolitic and dangerous: praise for Greek ideals, supernatural magic, visits to pagan temples. (Constantine P. Cavafy)

Things impolitic and dangerous: praise for Greek ideals, supernatural magic, visits to pagan temples.

Constantine P. Cavafy

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