I, ClaudiusRosetta Books, 2014 M03 6 - 472 páginas “One of the really remarkable books of our day”—the story of the Roman emperor on which the award-winning BBC TV series was based (The New York Times). Once a rather bookish young man with a limp and a stammer, a man who spent most of his time trying to stay away from the danger and risk of the line of ascension, Claudius seemed an unlikely candidate for emperor. Yet, on the death of Caligula, Claudius finds himself next in line for the throne, and must stay alive as well as keep control. Drawing on the histories of Plutarch, Suetonius, and Tacitus, noted historian and classicist Robert Graves tells the story of the much-maligned Emperor Claudius with both skill and compassion. Weaving important themes throughout about the nature of freedom and safety possible in a monarchy, Graves’s Claudius is both more effective and more tragic than history typically remembers him. A bestselling novel and one of Graves’ most successful, I, Claudius has been adapted to television, film, theatre, and audio. “[A] legendary tale of Claudius . . . [A] gem of modern literature.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) |
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... greatest devotion and loyalty to Augustus. Gaius, who had endorsed that petition for his return, would, she urged, need a trustworthy colleague now that his brother was dead. One evening a fortune - teller called Thrasyllus , by.
... greatest devotion and loyalty to Augustus. Gaius, who had endorsed that petition for his return, would, she urged, need a trustworthy colleague now that his brother was dead. One evening a fortune - teller called Thrasyllus , by.
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... Thrasyllus did not entirely satisfy him this time he was to lose his footing on his way down the cliff . When Thrasyllus arrived , the first thing that Tiberius said was , " What is the aspect of my stars to - day ? " Thrasyllus sat ...
... Thrasyllus did not entirely satisfy him this time he was to lose his footing on his way down the cliff . When Thrasyllus arrived , the first thing that Tiberius said was , " What is the aspect of my stars to - day ? " Thrasyllus sat ...
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... Thrasyllus's knee and, cocking its head on one side, began to chirp at him. Thrasyllus said to the bird, “Thank you, sister! It came only just in time.” Then he turned to Tiberius: “Heaven be praised! That ship has good news for you ...
... Thrasyllus's knee and, cocking its head on one side, began to chirp at him. Thrasyllus said to the bird, “Thank you, sister! It came only just in time.” Then he turned to Tiberius: “Heaven be praised! That ship has good news for you ...
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... Gaius died on his way home. Thus of Julia's sons only fifteen-year old Postumus now remained and Augustus was so far reconciled to Tiberius that, as Thrasyllus foretold, he engrafted him into the Julian house by adopting him , jointly.
... Gaius died on his way home. Thus of Julia's sons only fifteen-year old Postumus now remained and Augustus was so far reconciled to Tiberius that, as Thrasyllus foretold, he engrafted him into the Julian house by adopting him , jointly.
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I, Claudius: From the Autobiography of Tiberius Claudius, Born B.C. 10 ... Robert Graves Vista de fragmentos - 1934 |
I, Claudius: From the Autobiography of Tiberius Claudius, Emperor of the ... Robert Graves Vista de fragmentos - 1934 |
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