I, Claudius by Robert Graves
This historical novel is a first-person narrative told from the perspective of the Roman Emperor Claudius, who was considered an unlikely ruler due to his physical ailments and perceived lack of intelligence. The story covers the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, and Caligula before Claudius unexpectedly becomes emperor. The narrative provides a critical look at the corruption, violence, and political machinations of the Roman Empire, offering a unique perspective on history.
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- 6th on In Which These Are the 100 Greatest Novels (ThisRecording.com)
- 11th on Top 50 Books (The Folio Society)
- 14th on The Modern Library | 100 Best Novels (Modern Library)
- 37th on D. G. Myers’ 50 Greatest English Language Novels (D. G. Myers)
- 75th on Harvard Book Store Staff's Favorite 100 Books (Harvard Book Store)
- 83rd on Big Read (Bulgarian) (Bulgaria)
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- 99th on Waterstone's Books of the Century (LibraryThing)
- 473rd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Best Books Ever (bookdepository.com)
- 110 Best Books: The Perfect Library (The Telegraph)
- TIME Magazine All Time 100 Novels (TIME Magazine)
- The Best Classics (The Times)
- James Tait Black Memorial Prize: Fiction (James Tait Black Memorial Prize)