Threshold of Fire: A Novel of Fifth-Century RomeChicago Review Press, 1 aug 2005 - 255 pagina's In this vivid, dynamic novel, Hella Haasse has once more brought the past to life. This time she has chosen to illuminate a crucial, yet relatively obscure period of history: it is 414 A.D. and the once-powerful Roman Empire is in its death throes—split between East and West, menaced by barbarian hordes almost literally at its gates. The Emperor Honorius, an incompetent weakling, cowers in the marsh-bound city of Ravenna, where he has moved the government; he rarely "makes entry" into Rome. This is the brilliant canvas against which the characters in this drama interact. There is the Prefect Hadrian, a powerful official and fanatical Christian convert; there is Marcus Anicius, the pagan aristocrat who is clinging to a dying past, and there is the Jew Eliezar be Elijah, hemmed in by his own traditions and burdened by his dark vision of the future. There is the intrigue and uncertainty of life at Honorius's court, and there are the streets and tenements of Rome, pulsating with life and with corruption. |
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Pagina 17
... and the action moves forward to the fourth of July; the third section, called “The Prefect" once again, takes place in the late afternoon and evening of the fifth of July and the morning of the sixth of July. I. T H E P R E FE CT *&
... and the action moves forward to the fourth of July; the third section, called “The Prefect" once again, takes place in the late afternoon and evening of the fifth of July and the morning of the sixth of July. I. T H E P R E FE CT *&
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... once before, and that was on the day of the triumphant entry of our august Emperor Honorius, three weeks ago around the hour of sunset. “Letters, books and other documents from the library of Marcus Anicius Rufus were confiscated by me ...
... once before, and that was on the day of the triumphant entry of our august Emperor Honorius, three weeks ago around the hour of sunset. “Letters, books and other documents from the library of Marcus Anicius Rufus were confiscated by me ...
Pagina 28
... Once more, it should be obvious that I'm relying here on time-honored cultural traditions —” “Those Roman citizens who are aware of their responsibilites know that nowadays they must indulge in other entertainments at home. The report ...
... Once more, it should be obvious that I'm relying here on time-honored cultural traditions —” “Those Roman citizens who are aware of their responsibilites know that nowadays they must indulge in other entertainments at home. The report ...
Pagina 35
... once. After I had invited him to visit my home, I discovered my mistake.” “And when was that?” “My slave told you — on the day of the entry of the Emperor Honorius, three weeks ago.” “And who was it you thought he resembled?" “That's ...
... once. After I had invited him to visit my home, I discovered my mistake.” “And when was that?” “My slave told you — on the day of the entry of the Emperor Honorius, three weeks ago.” “And who was it you thought he resembled?" “That's ...
Pagina 39
... once again (as in earlier days) rouse in his inferiors an intolerable tendency to behave toward him with condescending familiarity. This thought alienates him from the self-image which he has cultivated for so long; his outward ...
... once again (as in earlier days) rouse in his inferiors an intolerable tendency to behave toward him with condescending familiarity. This thought alienates him from the self-image which he has cultivated for so long; his outward ...
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Threshold of Fire: A Novel of Fifth-Century Rome Hella S. Haasse,Anita Miller,Nini Blinstrub Gedeeltelijke weergave - 2005 |
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