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Chronicles of the House of Borgia

by Frederick Rolfe ...

Once upon a time, Caesars were masters of the world; and the genius of Divus Julius, of Divus Augustus, was worshipped everywhere on altars. There are Cesarini at this day in Rome, cosa grande ch’ il sole, masters of wide domains, but not of empires. Once upon time, Buonaparte held Europe in its grip. Buonaparte at this day keeps exile in Muscovy or Flanders. Once upon a time, the Sforza were ... Read more

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Once upon a time, Caesars were masters of the world; and the genius of Divus Julius, of Divus Augustus, was worshipped everywhere on altars. There are Cesarini at this day in Rome, cosa grande ch’ il sole, masters of wide domains, but not of empires. Once upon time, Buonaparte held Europe in its grip. Buonaparte at this day keeps exile in Muscovy or Flanders. Once upon a time, the Sforza were
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The Roman Empire: 30 Novels of Power, Warfare and Defiance

Quo Vadis, The Gladiators, Ben-Hur, The Last Days of Pompeii, Cleopatra, The Burning of Rome

by Henryk Sienkiewicz, Felix Dahn, George J. Whyte-Melville, Lew Wallace, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Henry William Herbert, Frederick Rolfe, Georg Ebers, G. A. Henty, Edward Lucas White, J. G. Lockhart, H. Rider Haggard, Wilkie Collins, Harold MacGrath, Walter Pater, Ernst Eckstein, Alfred J. Church, James De Mille, William Henry Giles Kingston, John W. Graham, William Stearns Davis, Gustave Flaubert, Irving Bacheller, Nathan Gallizier, Talbot Mundy ...

The Roman Empire: 30 Novels of Power, Warfare and Defiance is a richly curated anthology, capturing the sprawling essence of one of history's most formidable civilizations through an eclectic array of literary styles. This collection weaves together vivid narratives of valor, political intrigue, and cultural upheaval, from sweeping epics to intimate character studies. Each piece contributes to a ... Read more

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The Roman Empire: 30 Novels of Power, Warfare and Defiance is a richly curated anthology, capturing the sprawling essence of one of history's most formidable civilizations through an eclectic array of literary styles. This collection weaves together vivid narratives of valor, political intrigue, and cultural upheaval, from sweeping epics to intimate character studies. Each piece contributes to a
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Hadrian the Seventh

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by Frederick Rolfe, Paige Caldwell ...

In "Hadrian the Seventh," Frederick Rolfe delves into the fantastical and often surreal realm of a fictional pope, who, after a life of obscure failure, suddenly ascends to the papacy. The novel presents a rich tapestry of religious and existential themes, utilizing a poignant, flamboyant literary style that is both baroque and lyrical. Rolfe constructs an intricately layered narrative that ... Read more

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In "Hadrian the Seventh," Frederick Rolfe delves into the fantastical and often surreal realm of a fictional pope, who, after a life of obscure failure, suddenly ascends to the papacy. The novel presents a rich tapestry of religious and existential themes, utilizing a poignant, flamboyant literary style that is both baroque and lyrical. Rolfe constructs an intricately layered narrative that
... Read more
Hadrian the Seventh

Historical Novel - A Story of The Reformer

by Frederick Rolfe ...

In "Hadrian the Seventh," Frederick Rolfe, writing under the pseudonym Baron Corvo, crafts a richly imaginative and controversial narrative that serves as both a satire and a meditation on the nature of power, religion, and the human condition. The novel follows the eccentric protagonist, George Arthur Rose, as he ascends to the papacy, assuming the name Hadrian VII. Rolfe's prose is characterized ... Read more

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In "Hadrian the Seventh," Frederick Rolfe, writing under the pseudonym Baron Corvo, crafts a richly imaginative and controversial narrative that serves as both a satire and a meditation on the nature of power, religion, and the human condition. The novel follows the eccentric protagonist, George Arthur Rose, as he ascends to the papacy, assuming the name Hadrian VII. Rolfe's prose is characterized
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Hadrian the Seventh

Historical Novel

by Frederick Rolfe ...

In "Hadrian the Seventh," Frederick Rolfe explores the intricacies of the human psyche through the lens of a fictional papal election. The novel follows the journey of a Protestant writer who unexpectedly finds himself elected as Pope Hadrian VII. Rolfe's writing is imbued with rich, evocative language that juxtaposes grandeur with absurdity, reflecting the complexities of faith, identity, and the ... Read more

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In "Hadrian the Seventh," Frederick Rolfe explores the intricacies of the human psyche through the lens of a fictional papal election. The novel follows the journey of a Protestant writer who unexpectedly finds himself elected as Pope Hadrian VII. Rolfe's writing is imbued with rich, evocative language that juxtaposes grandeur with absurdity, reflecting the complexities of faith, identity, and the
... Read more
Hadrian the Seventh

Historical Novel - A Story of The Reformer

by Frederick Rolfe ...

"Hadrian the Seventh" is a captivating novel by Frederick Rolfe that intertwines themes of faith, identity, and divine calling within a richly textured narrative. The book employs Rolfe's distinctive literary style, characterized by lush, baroque prose that evokes the opulence of a bygone era. Set in a fantastical alternate reality where the protagonist, a failed novelist named George Arthur Rose, ... Read more

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"Hadrian the Seventh" is a captivating novel by Frederick Rolfe that intertwines themes of faith, identity, and divine calling within a richly textured narrative. The book employs Rolfe's distinctive literary style, characterized by lush, baroque prose that evokes the opulence of a bygone era. Set in a fantastical alternate reality where the protagonist, a failed novelist named George Arthur Rose,
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Hadrian the Seventh

by Frederick Rolfe, Baron Corvo ...

“It is extraordinarily alive … The book remains a clear and definite book of our epoch, not to be swept aside.” – D.H. Lawrence“One of the most extraordinary achievements in English literature.” – A.J.A. Symons“Frederick Rolfe alias Baron Corvo is certainly one of the most fascinating of those various literary curiosities of England.” – Saturday ReviewFrederick William Rolfe, who styled himself ... Read more

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“It is extraordinarily alive … The book remains a clear and definite book of our epoch, not to be swept aside.” – D.H. Lawrence“One of the most extraordinary achievements in English literature.” – A.J.A. Symons“Frederick Rolfe alias Baron Corvo is certainly one of the most fascinating of those various literary curiosities of England.” – Saturday ReviewFrederick William Rolfe, who styled himself
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The Weird of the Wanderer

Being the Papyrus Records of Some Incidents in One of the Previous Lives of Mr. Nicholas Crabbe

by Frederick Rolfe, C.H.C. Pirie-Gordon ...

When an archaeological dig in Armenia uncovers the undisturbed tomb of King Balthazar of ancient Moxoene, the find is extraordinary enough—but among the relics are a Smith & Wesson revolver and Victorian coins, impossible anachronisms that hint at something stranger still. Within the tomb lies a cache of thirty-four papyri, and the story they tell defies all reason.The papyri are the records of ... Read more

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When an archaeological dig in Armenia uncovers the undisturbed tomb of King Balthazar of ancient Moxoene, the find is extraordinary enough—but among the relics are a Smith & Wesson revolver and Victorian coins, impossible anachronisms that hint at something stranger still. Within the tomb lies a cache of thirty-four papyri, and the story they tell defies all reason.The papyri are the records of
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Hadrian the Seventh

by Frederick Rolfe ...

'If there be one place in all this orb of earth where a secret is a Secret, that place is a Roman Conclave'Part novel, part daydream, part diatribe, this strange masterpiece tells the story of George Arthur Rose, a poor, frustrated writer who lives in a shabby bedsit, saving his cigarette ends and eating soup - until one day he is made Pope. As the first English pontiff in five centuries, he is a ... Read more

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'If there be one place in all this orb of earth where a secret is a Secret, that place is a Roman Conclave'Part novel, part daydream, part diatribe, this strange masterpiece tells the story of George Arthur Rose, a poor, frustrated writer who lives in a shabby bedsit, saving his cigarette ends and eating soup - until one day he is made Pope. As the first English pontiff in five centuries, he is a
... Read more
Hadrian the Seventh

Historical Novel - A Story of The Reformer

by Frederick Rolfe ...

In 2014, The Guardian placed "Hadrian the Seventh" on the list of the 100 best novels written in English. A historical novel by the English novelist Frederick Rolfe, it is based on his essay the Papal Conclave to elect the successor to Pope Leo XIII. It tells about an English priest that got invited by two Catholic priests to Rome, where the Conclave was gathered to elect the new Pope. Suddenly, ... Read more

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In 2014, The Guardian placed "Hadrian the Seventh" on the list of the 100 best novels written in English. A historical novel by the English novelist Frederick Rolfe, it is based on his essay the Papal Conclave to elect the successor to Pope Leo XIII. It tells about an English priest that got invited by two Catholic priests to Rome, where the Conclave was gathered to elect the new Pope. Suddenly,
... Read more
Hadrian the Seventh

by Frederick Rolfe ...

In "Hadrian the Seventh," Frederick Rolfe crafts a rich narrative blending autobiography, fiction, and theological exploration within the framework of a fantastical papacy. The novel follows the protagonist, an English writer named Father Hadrian, who unexpectedly ascends to the papal throne after a series of surreal, dreamlike events. Rolfe's lush prose is imbued with vivid imagery and complex ... Read more

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In "Hadrian the Seventh," Frederick Rolfe crafts a rich narrative blending autobiography, fiction, and theological exploration within the framework of a fantastical papacy. The novel follows the protagonist, an English writer named Father Hadrian, who unexpectedly ascends to the papal throne after a series of surreal, dreamlike events. Rolfe's lush prose is imbued with vivid imagery and complex
... Read more
Hadrian the Seventh

Historical Novel

by Frederick Rolfe ...

Hadrian the Seventh is novel of extreme wish-fulfillment developed out of an article he wrote on the Papal Conclave to elect the successor to Pope Leo XIII. The prologue introduces us to George Arthur Rose – a failed candidate for the priesthood denied his vocation by the machinations and bungling of the Roman Catholic ecclesiastical machinery, and now living alone with his yellow cat. Rose is ... Read more

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Hadrian the Seventh is novel of extreme wish-fulfillment developed out of an article he wrote on the Papal Conclave to elect the successor to Pope Leo XIII. The prologue introduces us to George Arthur Rose – a failed candidate for the priesthood denied his vocation by the machinations and bungling of the Roman Catholic ecclesiastical machinery, and now living alone with his yellow cat. Rose is
... Read more

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