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Memoirs of Hadrian

Book • 1951

Marguerite Yourcenar

In 'Memoirs of Hadrian', Marguerite Yourcenar crafts a poignant and introspective narrative of the Roman Emperor's life.

The novel is presented as a letter to Marcus Aurelius, reflecting on Hadrian's experiences, from his early fascination with Greek culture to his tumultuous reign and personal tragedies, including the mysterious death of his beloved Antinous.

Through Hadrian's reflections, Yourcenar delves into themes of power, love, and the human condition.

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Adrian Karatnycky

Mentioned in 10 episodes

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as a book about the life of Roman Emperor Hadrian.

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as a beautiful novel encapsulating Stoic principles.

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as a book to reread.

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as a source of fictional advice that could have helped Marcus Aurelius.

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as an example of a novel exploring stoic philosophy.

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as his all-time favorite book, comparing the main character to an anti-Trump figure.

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in the context of temperance and moderation, highlighting Hadrian's views on overeating and the importance of finding a balance.

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as the finest book by Marguerite Yorsena.

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in relation to Roman excess and the Stoic virtue of moderation.

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