Adrian's Memoirs

Emperor Roman's book Adrian (in the second century AD), while on the deathbed, a long letter to his grandson Mark. And he told him about his childhood, and his experiences in war and peace, and his travels, and his love for science and beauty. Behind Adrian's leadership and charismatic personality, Margaret Jursenar delves into her favorite topics: death, duality of body and soul, the sacred, love, art, and time. And she touches on the most intimate places in the life of this wise emperor, who was one of the most important free minds in ancient centuries. This novel has not stopped since its publication in 1951 from attracting readers from all over the world. It received great acclaim from critics. It was also included in the list of "The 100 Best Novels of All Time." Number of pages: 351