Death of the Gods
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ISBN10: 1169347355
ISBN13: 9781169347359
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 466
Weight: 2.25
Height: 1.00 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781169347359
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 466
Weight: 2.25
Height: 1.00 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Death of the Gods is a novel by Russian author Dmitri Merejkowski. The book is set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Hadrian and follows the story of a young Christian named Marcus. Marcus is torn between his loyalty to his faith and his love for the beautiful pagan priestess Sabina. As Marcus struggles to reconcile his beliefs with his desires, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous political conspiracy that threatens both his life and the future of the Roman Empire.The novel explores themes of love, faith, and the clash of cultures between Christianity and paganism. Merejkowski's writing is vivid and poetic, bringing to life the sights, sounds, and emotions of ancient Rome. The characters are complex and well-developed, with Marcus serving as a compelling protagonist whose inner turmoil and personal struggles make him relatable to modern readers.Death of the Gods is a thought-provoking and engaging historical novel that delves into the complexities of religion, politics, and human nature. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the fascinating world of ancient Rome.A novel set in the time of the Roman Emperor Julianus (nephew of Constantine the Great, and called the Apostate by his enemies). Examines the philosophical, religious and social impulses of an early period in Western history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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