“Perhaps this general degradation was the result of too much crowding, too little privacy, too much noise. You couldn't be decent if you weren't intelligent; you couldn't be intelligent if you couldn't think—and who could think in all this racket? Add the stench to the confusion of cramped quarters, and who could be self-respecting?”
This novel is a fictional account of the Roman Empire, centering on the experiences of a soldier named Marcellus. After winning a costly robe in a chariot race, Marcellus is faced with the moral and philosophical implications of his newfound wealth and status. The story explores themes of power, greed, and the human condition amidst the backdrop of the Roman Empire. more
Lloyd C. Douglas was an American author renowned for his historical novels and religious works. His novel 'The Robe' became a bestseller and won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1945. Born on August 27, 1877, in Mankato, Minnesota, Douglas attended the University of Minnesota and practiced law before turning to writing full-time. His career spanned over 40 books, including both fiction and non-fiction. more
“Note to self: don’t throw things at girls.”