Memoirs of Hadrian

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In her magnificent novel, Marguerite Yourcenar recreates the life and death of one of the great rulers of the ancient world. The Emperor Hadrian, aware his demise is imminent, writes a long valedictory letter to Marcus Aurelius, his future successor. The Emperor meditates on his past, describing his accession, military triumphs, love of poetry and music, and the philosophy that informed his powerful and far-flung rule. A work of superbly detailed research and sustained empathy, Memoirs of Hadrian captures the living spirit of the Emperor and of Ancient Rome.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9780141184968
Published: December 2000

Number of pages: 288
Width: 129 mm
Height: 198 mm
Depth: 16 mm

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd