by Robert Graves · Círculo de Lectores. Barcelona. · tapa dura · ISBN 9788422620976
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«Yo, Claudio» is the historical novel by Robert Graves, published by Círculo de Lectores in hardback (383 pages, in Spanish).
The novel is presented as the memoirs of the emperor Claudius, an unexpected witness to the imperial court. The narrative covers the intrigues, purges and crimes of the reigns of Augustus and Tiberius, as well as the era of Caligula and Messalina, until power finally falls to Claudius.
This edition bears the subtitle «a partir de la autobiografía de Tiberio Claudio»; translation by Floreal Mazía. It is the first volume of the Claudius series, within the Narradores del Mundo collection.
A classic of historical fiction for those who enjoy the intrigues of imperial Rome; also for fans of the television adaptation.
Robert Ranke Graves, whose second name is sometimes given as von Ranke, was an English poet, novelist and critic. His father was Alfred Perceval Graves, a celebrated Irish poet and figure in the Gaelic revival; they were both Celticists and students of Irish mythology.
