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The Song of Antinous
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ISBN13: 9798312677133
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 2 2025
Pages: 266
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 2 2025
Pages: 266
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Roman Empire in the time of Emperor Hadrian is at the height of its power and glory. A brilliant administrator, a strategic military leader and a wanderlust, he travelled the far corners of the empire to enhance its development and empower local communities.
In Bithynia it seemed that fate had spun the threads of his destiny when he interacted with a boy named Antinous. His demeanour was intelligent, resilient and perceptive when interacting with the emperor.
In Bithynia it seemed that fate had spun the threads of his destiny when he interacted with a boy named Antinous. His demeanour was intelligent, resilient and perceptive when interacting with the emperor.
Antinous, with his attractive features highlighting an unblemished radiant face, almond-shaped eyes, aquiline nose and wavy locks, epitomised for Hadrian the excellent aspects of philhellenism that influenced his policies and projects.
Hadrian's enigmatic obsession was rooted in the inclusive ideals he championed and was projected by Antinous to overcome the intrigue and power play of the Roman Empire.
The novel is written from the perspective of Antinous. It narrates the trials and tribulation of a boy plucked out of obscurity into the stratospheric heights of Roman power and glory. He must deal with adolescent angst while steering through the uncertainties of his destiny and the meaning of his life.
It reaches its singularity moment when Antinous is subsumed in the sacred waters of the Nile.
Sensitive readers may find portions of the narrative unsettling. Joseph Vera studied (PN) at the London South Bank University and the Univ of the South Pacific. He previously worked for UNDP and UNICEF. This is Vera's first foray into ancient Greek / Roman narratives.
Hadrian's enigmatic obsession was rooted in the inclusive ideals he championed and was projected by Antinous to overcome the intrigue and power play of the Roman Empire.
The novel is written from the perspective of Antinous. It narrates the trials and tribulation of a boy plucked out of obscurity into the stratospheric heights of Roman power and glory. He must deal with adolescent angst while steering through the uncertainties of his destiny and the meaning of his life.
It reaches its singularity moment when Antinous is subsumed in the sacred waters of the Nile.
Sensitive readers may find portions of the narrative unsettling. Joseph Vera studied (PN) at the London South Bank University and the Univ of the South Pacific. He previously worked for UNDP and UNICEF. This is Vera's first foray into ancient Greek / Roman narratives.
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