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Discover the captivating world of I, Claudius, a historical novel by Robert Graves that brings the intrigues of ancient Rome to vivid life. This BRAND NEW Penguin Modern Classics edition, released in 2006, features an insightful introduction by Barry Unsworth and is bound in a B-format paperback format. With 400 pages of gripping narrative, this masterpiece narrates the first part of Claudius's autobiography, offering readers a front-row seat to the tumultuous reigns of notorious emperors like Augustus, Livia, Tiberius, and Caligula.
As a stammering nobleman often viewed as weak, Claudius skillfully navigates through the dangerous world of Roman nobility, showcasing the subterfuge and deceit that defined the imperial dynasties. Experience the dark comedy and poignant moments that make I, Claudius a compelling read. Esteemed for its meticulous realism, this novel stands as a hallmark of historical fiction, skillfully blending fact with narrative creativity.
For fans of I, Claudius, delving into its sequel, Claudius the God, continues the enthralling saga of Rome’s most misunderstood emperor. A read that's both imaginative and hugely readable, this title remains a significant contribution to the genre of historical literature. Immerse yourself in the madness and debauchery of ancient Rome through the eyes of Claudius, an unexpectedly formidable survivor.
Looking for fast delivery? Rest assured, your order will be dispatched promptly, allowing you to begin your journey through imperial Rome at your convenience.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141188591
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2006
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 400
Description:
Bringing to life the subterfuge and double-dealing of Roman nobility, Robert Graves's I, Claudius brings the ancient world to life with startling clarity and meticulous realism. This Penguin Modern Classics edition is a includes an introduction by Barry Unsworth.
Despised for his weakness and regarded by his family as little more than a stammering fool, the nobleman Claudius quietly survives the intrigues, bloody purges and mounting cruelty of the imperial Roman dynasties. In I, Claudius he watches from the sidelines to record the reigns of its emperors- from the wise Augustus and his villainous wife Livia to the sadistic Tiberius and the insane excesses of Caligula. Written in the form of Claudius' autobiography, this is the first part of Robert Graves's brilliant account of the madness and debauchery of ancient Rome, and stands as one of the most celebrated, gripping historical novels ever written.
If you enjoyed I, Claudius, you might like Graves's sequel Claudius the God, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.
'An imaginative and hugely readable account of the early decades of the Roman Empire ... racy, inventive, often comic'
Daily Telegraph
'Still an acknowledged masterpiece and a model for historical fiction ... sympathetic and intensely involving- a great feat of imagination'
Hilary Mantel, author of Wolf Hall
As a stammering nobleman often viewed as weak, Claudius skillfully navigates through the dangerous world of Roman nobility, showcasing the subterfuge and deceit that defined the imperial dynasties. Experience the dark comedy and poignant moments that make I, Claudius a compelling read. Esteemed for its meticulous realism, this novel stands as a hallmark of historical fiction, skillfully blending fact with narrative creativity.
For fans of I, Claudius, delving into its sequel, Claudius the God, continues the enthralling saga of Rome’s most misunderstood emperor. A read that's both imaginative and hugely readable, this title remains a significant contribution to the genre of historical literature. Immerse yourself in the madness and debauchery of ancient Rome through the eyes of Claudius, an unexpectedly formidable survivor.
Looking for fast delivery? Rest assured, your order will be dispatched promptly, allowing you to begin your journey through imperial Rome at your convenience.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141188591
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2006
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 400
Description:
Bringing to life the subterfuge and double-dealing of Roman nobility, Robert Graves's I, Claudius brings the ancient world to life with startling clarity and meticulous realism. This Penguin Modern Classics edition is a includes an introduction by Barry Unsworth.
Despised for his weakness and regarded by his family as little more than a stammering fool, the nobleman Claudius quietly survives the intrigues, bloody purges and mounting cruelty of the imperial Roman dynasties. In I, Claudius he watches from the sidelines to record the reigns of its emperors- from the wise Augustus and his villainous wife Livia to the sadistic Tiberius and the insane excesses of Caligula. Written in the form of Claudius' autobiography, this is the first part of Robert Graves's brilliant account of the madness and debauchery of ancient Rome, and stands as one of the most celebrated, gripping historical novels ever written.
If you enjoyed I, Claudius, you might like Graves's sequel Claudius the God, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.
'An imaginative and hugely readable account of the early decades of the Roman Empire ... racy, inventive, often comic'
Daily Telegraph
'Still an acknowledged masterpiece and a model for historical fiction ... sympathetic and intensely involving- a great feat of imagination'
Hilary Mantel, author of Wolf Hall