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I, Claudius

By: Robert Graves
Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
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I, Claudius is Robert Graves' riveting account of Ancient Rome in all its madness and debauchery. First published in 1934, and written in the form of Claudius' autobiography, it endures as one of literature's most celebrated and compelling historical novels.
Abhorred by his weakness and viewed by his family as little more than a stammering fool, the nobleman Claudius quietly survives the cruelties, bloody purges and intrigues of the imperial Roman dynasties. From the sidelines he observes the reigns of its emperors: from the wise Augustus and his wicked wife Livia to the sadistic Tiberius and the excellent Caligula. I, Claudius paints a vivid, sometimes funny, picture of the ancient world, highlighting the complexities and politics inherent in Empire-building.

Read by Derek Jacobi, one of Britain's best-loved stage and screen actors who famously appeared in the BBC series of I, Claudius.

 Biographical Fiction Classics Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Biography Ancient Rome Thought-Provoking Rome Ancient History
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Brilliant book, beautifully narrated. Immerse yoursekf in Ancient Rome and listen to this masterpiece. You will love it.

Superb book

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An awesome historical soap opera which is still well worth a listen many years after it was first published.

A classic

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I love Sir Derek Jacobi, since I saw his performance in I Claudius, as a teenager. So began my love affair with his voice, listening to this book I was transported back to ancient Rome and the dangers and complexities of life there. Robert Graves and Derek Jacobi between them are master storytellers, don't miss out whatever you do.

An Actor Becomes A God

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A smart book which is well written and fabulously read by the actor which played Claudius In the TV production.

Excellent

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I watched this when younger still great Derek Jacobi is and always will be Claudius

Great story

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