374 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
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Language: English
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Marguerite Yourcenar's novel of sixteenth century Europe is, like Memoirs of Hadrian, essentially a meditation on the nature and condition of man. But unlike the Hadrian it is direct narrative, and is somber, even bitter in tone, portraying the st...
Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews
Moods
reflective 100%
challenging 66%
sad 66%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
mysterious 33%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
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374 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Marguerite Yourcenar's novel of sixteenth century Europe is, like Memoirs of Hadrian, essentially a meditation on the nature and condition of man. But unlike the Hadrian it is direct narrative, and is somber, even bitter in tone, portraying the st...
Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews
Moods
reflective 100%
challenging 66%
sad 66%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
mysterious 33%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.