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Robert Graves' "I, Claudius" remains a revered masterpiece and a benchmark for historical fiction. As Hilary Mantel notes, it's "sympathetic and intensely involving: a great feat of imagination". This captivating novel breathes life into the intrigues of ancient Rome, offering readers a gripping journey through one of history's most fascinating periods.
The story unfolds through the eyes of Claudius, a nobleman deemed a stammering fool by his family and scorned for his perceived weaknesses. Yet, it is from his unique vantage point that we witness the bloody purges and escalating cruelty of the imperial Roman dynasties. Claudius becomes our guide, chronicling the reigns of emperors from the shrewd Augustus and his scheming wife Livia to the tyrannical Tiberius and the unhinged Caligula.
Crafted as Claudius' autobiography, this novel marks the first instalment of Graves' brilliant exploration of the madness and debauchery that defined ancient Rome. As Barry Unsworth observes in his introduction, it's "an imaginative and hugely readable account of the early decades of the Roman Empire ... racy, inventive, often comic". The Daily Telegraph concurs, praising its blend of historical accuracy and narrative flair.
Step into the sandals of Claudius and experience the tumultuous world of imperial Rome in this enduring classic that continues to captivate readers with its vivid storytelling and meticulous historical detail.
Book ISBN: | 9780141188591 |
Book Weight: | 306g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
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Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’