(++) I, Claudius (1934 Graves), novel

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I, Claudius (1934) is a novel by Robert Graves.

Abstract

One of the top and most influential novels of the 20th century, Claudius' fictional autobiography includes the history of the Julio-Claudian Dynasty and the Roman Empire, from the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BCE to the assassination of Caligula in 41 CE, providing an intimate portrait of the first four Roman Emperors, Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula and Claudius himself. The highly successful book had a sequel, Claudius the God (1935 Graves), novel, which covers the period from Claudius' accession after Caligula's death in 41 CE, to his own death in 54 CE.

The novel does not focus on Second Temple Judaism, unlike the sequel, while its sequel has Herod Agrippa I as a major character.

"Considered an idiot because of his physical infirmities, Claudius survived the intrigues and poisonings of the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, and the Mad Caligula to become emperor in 41 A.D. A masterpiece."--Publisher description.

Editions

Published in London [England]: Barker, 1934.

Translations

Translated into many languages

Adaptations

The two books were adapted by the BBC into an award-winning television serial, I, Claudius.

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