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_aWhyte-Melville, G. J. _q(George John), _d1821-1878 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Gladiators. A Tale of Rome and Judæa |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2014-12-30 | ||
| 520 | _a"The Gladiators. A Tale of Rome and Judæa" by G. J. Whyte-Melville is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the Roman Empire and its interactions with various cultures, it delves into themes of power, sacrifice, and identity, primarily through the lens of its characters. The narrative seems to revolve around Esca, a British slave, who experiences the complexities of his position within Roman society, while also attracting the attention of patricians, specifically a noblewoman named Valeria. The opening of the novel introduces us to a vivid dream sequence that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality, featuring powerful imagery that conveys themes of struggle and triumph. Esca, the protagonist, is first portrayed as a strong warrior in a mystical forest and later emerges in a more vivid representation of his circumstances as a slave in Rome. The scene shifts between his experiences in combat, glimpses of the opulent yet decadent lifestyle of Roman aristocracy, and the burgeoning interest of Valeria, who becomes enamored with Esca's imposing physical presence. This tension between different worlds sets the stage for the entangled relationships and conflicts that will define the story's development. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aHistorical fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSieges -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aJerusalem -- History -- Siege, 70 A.D. -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aRome -- History -- Flavians, 69-96 -- Fiction | ||
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