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100 1 _aWhite, Edward Lucas,
_d1866-1934
245 1 0 _aAndivius Hedulio: Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-01
508 _aProduced by Anne Soulard, Tiffany Vergon, Charles Aldarondo and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Andivius Hedulio: Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire" by Edward Lucas White is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The book follows the adventures of the titular character, Andivius Hedulio, a Roman nobleman navigating the complexities of life and misfortune during the Roman Empire, particularly in the troubled days under Emperor Commodus. The narrative hints at themes of nobility, societal expectations, and the personal trials faced by those of status, providing a backdrop of historical context woven into a personal tale. At the start of the story, Hedulio reflects on the moment his life took a drastic turn from tranquility to chaos, marking the beginning of his troubles intertwined with imperial politics and personal relationships. He recounts his wealth and favorable standing, hoping to marry a wealthy widow, when a sudden visit from an unexpected guest disrupts his calm life. This prompt encounter foreshadows a descent into conflict as he navigates the feuds between powerful neighbors while dealing with tenants and the complexities of Roman society. The opening serves to establish Hedulio's character as a man caught between ambition and the whims of fate, hinting at the broader themes of loyalty, power, and the unpredictable nature of life during the Roman Empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aNobility -- Fiction
653 _aRome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-476 A.D. -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8532
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