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Memoirs of Hadrian And Reflections on the Composition of Memoirs of Hadrian

by Marguerite Yourcenar, Grace Frick
Memoirs of Hadrian And Reflections on the Composition of Memoirs of Hadrian - Thryft
Memoirs of Hadrian And Reflections on the Composition of Memoirs of Hadrian - Thryft

Meditations on power, history by a stoic ruler.

Yourcenar's 'Memoirs of Hadrian' transcends mere historical fiction. It offers an intimate portrait of a leader's mind, enlightened by philosophical musings and graced with eloquent prose. If you enjoy delving into the intricacies of power, legacy, and the humanizing aspects of notable historical figures, this literary masterpiece will provide depth and resonate with your love for timeless narratives.

  • Prix Femina Vacaresco (1952)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Memoirs of Hadrian And Reflections on the Composition of Memoirs of Hadrian

by Marguerite Yourcenar, Grace Frick
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ISBN: 9780374529260
Authors: Marguerite Yourcenar, Grace Frick
Publisher: FSG Adult
Date of Publication: 2005-05-18
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.23
(rated by 30282 readers)

Description

Both an exploration of character and a reflection on the meaning of history, Memoirs of Hadrian has received international acclaim since its first publication in France in 1951. In it, Marguerite Yourcenar reimagines the Emperor Hadrian's arduous boyhood, his triumphs and reversals, and finally, as emperor, his gradual reordering of a war-torn world, writing with the imaginative insight of a great writer of the twentieth century while crafting a prose style as elegant and precise as those of the Latin stylists of Hadrian's own era.
 

Meditations on power, history by a stoic ruler.

Yourcenar's 'Memoirs of Hadrian' transcends mere historical fiction. It offers an intimate portrait of a leader's mind, enlightened by philosophical musings and graced with eloquent prose. If you enjoy delving into the intricacies of power, legacy, and the humanizing aspects of notable historical figures, this literary masterpiece will provide depth and resonate with your love for timeless narratives.

  • Prix Femina Vacaresco (1952)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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