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I, Claudius

by Robert Graves, Barry Unsworth
I, Claudius - Thryft
I, Claudius - Thryft

Intriguing account of ancient Rome's power struggle.

I, Claudius takes the reader on a captivating journey through the ruthless and bloodthirsty nature of the Roman Empire, through the eyes of the protagonist Claudius. The book uniquely blends fact and fiction, making it an excellent choice for those who love both history and storytelling. The author's writing style is engaging and witty, creating a narrative that is both entertaining and educational.

  • James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Fiction (1934)
  • Hawthornden Prize (1935)
  • Audie Award for Audio Drama (2012)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

I, Claudius

by Robert Graves, Barry Unsworth
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ISBN: 9780141188591
Authors: Robert Graves, Barry Unsworth
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date of Publication: 2006-08-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.24
(rated by 66191 readers)

Description

Despised for his weakness and regarded by his family as little more than a stammering fool, the nobleman Claudius quietly survives the intrigues, bloody purges and mounting cruelty of the imperial Roman dynasties. In I, Claudius he watches from the sidelines to record the reigns of its emperors: from the wise Augustus and his villainous wife Livia to the sadistic Tiberius and the insane excesses of Caligula. Written in the form of Claudius' autobiography, this is the first part of Robert Graves's brilliant account of the madness and debauchery of ancient Rome, and stands as one of the most celebrated, gripping historical novels ever written.
 

Intriguing account of ancient Rome's power struggle.

I, Claudius takes the reader on a captivating journey through the ruthless and bloodthirsty nature of the Roman Empire, through the eyes of the protagonist Claudius. The book uniquely blends fact and fiction, making it an excellent choice for those who love both history and storytelling. The author's writing style is engaging and witty, creating a narrative that is both entertaining and educational.

  • James Tait Black Memorial Prize for Fiction (1934)
  • Hawthornden Prize (1935)
  • Audie Award for Audio Drama (2012)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.