Memoirs of Hadrian
Yourcenar, Marguerite, 1903-19872000
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Hadrian, approaching death, writes a valedictory letter to the young Marcus Aurelius, next-but-one in the line of succession. Hadrian describes his accession and explains the philosophy that informed his rule over the powerful and far-flung Empire.
Main title:
Memoirs of Hadrian / Marguerite Yourcenar ; introduction by Paul Bailey.
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Imprint:
London : Penguin, 2000.
Collation:
288p. ; 20 cm.
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Notes:
Originally published: London: Secker & Warburg, 1955.Translation of: Memoires d'Hadrien.
ISBN:
9780141184968 (pbk)
Language:
EnglishFrench
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BRN:
140918