Memoirs of Hadrian by Marguerite Yourcenar
"Memoirs of Hadrian" is a historical novel that presents a fictional autobiography of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, who reigned from 117 to 138 AD. Narrated in the first person, the novel explores Hadrian's ascension to the throne, his administration, his love for the young Antinous, and his philosophical reflections on life and death. The narrative is framed as a letter to his successor, Marcus Aurelius, offering insights into the complexities of power, the nature of leadership, and the human condition.
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- Published
- 1951
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- Hadrian's Memoirs
- Hadrianus Minnen
- Memorias De Adriano
- Mémoires D'hadrien
- Mémoires d'Hadrien
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- 62nd on The 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century (Folha de São Paulo)
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- 80th on Readers’ Top 100 Novels Of All Time (Guardian)
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- 95th on R/ClassicLiterature's Top 100 Favorite Books (R/ClassicLiterature)
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