Andivius Hedulio: Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire by White

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8532.html.images 1.2 MB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8532.epub3.images 590 kB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8532.epub.images 611 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8532.epub.noimages 566 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8532.kf8.images 1.1 MB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8532.kindle.images 1.0 MB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8532.txt.utf-8 1.2 MB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/8532/pg8532-h.zip 585 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author White, Edward Lucas, 1866-1934
Title Andivius Hedulio: Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire
Note Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Anne Soulard, Tiffany Vergon, Charles Aldarondo and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Andivius Hedulio: Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire" by Edward Lucas White is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The book follows the adventures of the titular character, Andivius Hedulio, a Roman nobleman navigating the complexities of life and misfortune during the Roman Empire, particularly in the troubled days under Emperor Commodus. The narrative hints at themes of nobility, societal expectations, and the personal trials faced by those of status, providing a backdrop of historical context woven into a personal tale. At the start of the story, Hedulio reflects on the moment his life took a drastic turn from tranquility to chaos, marking the beginning of his troubles intertwined with imperial politics and personal relationships. He recounts his wealth and favorable standing, hoping to marry a wealthy widow, when a sudden visit from an unexpected guest disrupts his calm life. This prompt encounter foreshadows a descent into conflict as he navigates the feuds between powerful neighbors while dealing with tenants and the complexities of Roman society. The opening serves to establish Hedulio's character as a man caught between ambition and the whims of fate, hinting at the broader themes of loyalty, power, and the unpredictable nature of life during the Roman Empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Nobility -- Fiction
Subject Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D. -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 8532
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 90 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
iBiblio