01946cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000540011324500350016724600350020226400510023730000470028833600260033533700260036133800360038750000310042352010550045453400450150965300590155485600430161347571UtSlPG20260610134108.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aGraham, John W., active 1886-1887q(John William)10aNeæra: A Tale of Ancient Rome1 aNeaera: A Tale of Ancient Rome 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-12-06  a"Neæra: A Tale of Ancient Rome" by John W. Graham is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of Ancient Rome, focusing on the lives of a young Roman centurion named Martialis and a humble potter's daughter named Neæra, exploring themes of love, class disparity, and societal norms of the time.   At the start of the story, readers are introduced to the secluded Emperor Tiberius, who has retreated to the island of Capreae. The narrative quickly shifts to the character of Martialis as he returns to Rome, where his thoughts are consumed by Neæra, whom he loves. Their reunion is marked by tension, as Neæra expresses doubts about their relationship due to their differing social standings. The opening portion expertly sets up the emotional stakes for both characters, establishing a conflict that speaks to the broader tensions of love and class within the historical setting, all while weaving in vivid descriptions of the world they inhabit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D. -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47571