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Lepidus the Centurion: A Roman of Today

Lepidus the Centurion: A Roman of Today

Arnold, Edwin Lester

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Presidents & Heads of StateAncient History GeneralFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162609923
ISBN13: 9781162609928
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 312
Weight: 1.55
Height: 0.65 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Lepidus the Centurion: A Roman of Today is a historical fiction novel written by Edwin Lester Arnold. The book is set in ancient Rome and tells the story of Lepidus, a centurion who finds himself transported through time to the present day. As Lepidus navigates the modern world, he must confront the differences between his own time and the present, including technology, language, and social norms. He also struggles with the loss of his former life and the challenges of adapting to a new time and place. Throughout the novel, Lepidus reflects on his experiences in ancient Rome, including his military service and his relationships with friends and family. He also learns about the legacy of Rome in the modern world and the ways in which its culture and values continue to influence contemporary society. Overall, Lepidus the Centurion: A Roman of Today is a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between ancient and modern cultures, and the enduring impact of history on the present.1901. This book is a work of fiction set in modern day Rome wherein Lepidus takes the reader on a journey of his civilization and life. The chapters are entitled: I exhume myself; sleeper awakened; and rehabilitated; some dinner and an alarm; Centurion plays centaur; interrupted explanation; Roman reflects; she comes; old love and the new; chapter of accidents; strange discovery; we picnic with our ancestors; love, the immortal; hero turns cynic; Lepidus philosophizes; some reproaches and a proposal; so as by fire; last resort; spoils to the victor, death to the vanquished.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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