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Hadrian the Seventh
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General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023507523
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 248
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Hadrian the Seventh by Frederick Rolfe presents a fascinating and provocative exploration of papal power and religious authority. This literary and historical novel delves into themes of Catholicism, theology, and the inner workings of the Vatican, offering a satirical yet thoughtful commentary on faith and the institution of the papacy.
Through the lens of fiction, Rolfe examines the profound influence of the Pope and the enduring questions surrounding religion. This republication allows readers to rediscover a thought-provoking narrative that continues to resonate with its insightful portrayal of a complex and controversial subject. A timeless work exploring the nature of faith and power, Hadrian the Seventh offers a captivating journey into a world where the spiritual and the political collide.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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