The dying emperor Hadrian writes to his successor Marcus Aurelius, telling of his early years and his attempts to order the chaotic empire as he rose to power, recalling friends and enemies alike, and meditating on the nature of love, power, and death. This is the original French version of Marguerite Yourcenar's novel. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.
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