Memoirs of Hadrian: And Reflections on the Composition of Memoirs of Hadrian (Penguin Modern Classics)

Author: Yourcenar, Marguerite

Brand: Penguin

Color: Grey

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 288

Release Date: 06-02-2001

Part Number: 9780141184968

Details: The Emperor Hadrian writes a 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. This work recreates the life and death of one of the great rulers of the ancient world.

EAN: 9780141184968

Package Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.0 x 0.8 inches

Languages: English, French