Ten modern novels set in Antiquity
Explore ten captivating modern novels set in Antiquity, featuring historical fiction masterpieces that bring ancient worlds to life. Discover must-read books inspired by Greek, Roman, and Egyptian eras.
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Memoirs of Hadrian
by Marguerite Yourcenar
Written in the form of a testamentary letter from the Emperor Hadrian to his successor, the youthful Marcus Aurelius, this work is as extraordinary for …
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Quarantine
by Jim Crace
Retells the story of Jesus Christ's forty-day sojourn in the wilderness and its impact on a small group of individuals.
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I, Claudius
by Robert Graves
Considered an idiot because of his physical infirmities, Claudius survived the intrigues and poisonings of the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, and the Mad Caligula to …
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Creation
by Gore Vidal
Vidal's magnificent, bestselling historical novel of the fifth century B.C. is now released in a restored edition, featuring never-before-published material from the original manuscript. Map.