Golgatalta Roomaan: Historiallinen romaani by Robert Heymann
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"Golgatalta Roomaan: Historiallinen romaani" by Robert Heymann is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative appears to explore the intricate power dynamics of ancient Rome, focusing on the personal and political struggles of its characters. At the center of the story are Oktavia and Junius Silanus, caught in a tumultuous relationship against the backdrop of political intrigue, betrayal, and the machinations of powerful figures like Agrippina. The opening
of the novel introduces a poignant farewell between Oktavia and Silanus under the shadow of a grand grave marker along the Appian Way. As they whisper in the moonlight, Oktavia's tearful pleas for Silanus to stay alive amidst a brewing political storm highlight their deep love and the perils they face. The dialogue not only establishes their emotional connection but also hints at the broader historical context, with references to Roman emperors and the treacherous nature of court life as Agrippina seeks to secure her son Domitius Nero's ambitions. Silanus’s resolve to confront dangers for the sake of honor intertwines with Oktavia's desperate hope for their future, setting the stage for a gripping tale of love and political strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Heymann, Robert, 1879-1946 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Partala, I. |
| Title | Golgatalta Roomaan: Historiallinen romaani |
| Credits | Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 36.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-284 A.D -- Fiction |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57092 |
| Release Date | May 5, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 320 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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