Octavius et le gladiateur

Synopsis of Octavius et le gladiateur

«Octavius et le gladiateur» is the young-adult adventure novel by Emmanuel Cerisier, published by L'École des loisirs in paperback and in French.

Set in ancient Rome, the novel follows Octavius, a young man who witnesses a gladiator combat in a square full of spectators and becomes caught up in the world of the arena. The narrative recreates the Roman city, its buildings and the amphitheatre through the protagonist's eyes.

For its plot and setting, it is aimed at a children's and young-adult readership, especially fans of gladiator stories and ancient Rome.