Memoirs of Hadrian

And Reflections on the Composition of Memoirs of Hadrian

Marguerite Yourcenar, Paul Bailey, Grace Frick

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Penguin
01 July 2001

Fiction & Literature; Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Classic fiction (pre c 1945); Historical fiction

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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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.

By: Marguerite Yourcenar
Introduction by: Paul Bailey
Translated by: Grace Frick
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 215g
ISBN: 9780141184968
ISBN 10: 0141184965
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 July 2001
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active