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“A being afire with life cannot foresee death; in fact, by each of his deeds he denies that death exists.”

Quote by Marguerite Yourcenar

Book:Memoirs of Hadrian

Work

Memoirs of Hadrian

Memoirs of Hadrian is a fictionalized account of the reign and personal life of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. The novel explores the complexities of power, love, and political intrigue during the second century AD. more

Author

Marguerite Yourcenar

Marguerite Yourcenar was a renowned French novelist, known for her historical novels. Her works are celebrated for their profound insight and rich imagination, with her most famous novel being 'Orlando'. Born on June 8, 1903, she passed away on December 17, 1987. more

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Book:Hadrian's Memoirs

Source: Hadrian's Memoirs

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Book:Memoirs of Hadrian

Source: Memoirs of Hadrian

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