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This engaging summary presents an analysis of I, Claudius by Robert Graves, the fictionalised autobiography of the titular character, who unexpectedly became emperor in CE 41. Claudius was seen as a fool by his family and was sidelined from the power struggles at the heart of the imperial dynasty, which both kept him out of danger and enabled his rise, and made him a brilliant, insightful observer of the debauchery and turmoil of the early Roman Empire. I, Claudius won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the Hawthornden Prize, and was followed by the acclaimed sequel Claudius the God, which provides an account of Claudius’ time as emperor.
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of I, Claudius by Robert Graves, the fictionalised autobiography of the titular character, who unexpectedly became emperor in CE 41. Claudius was seen as a fool by his family and was sidelined from the power struggles at the heart of the imperial dynasty, which both kept him out of danger and enabled his rise, and made him a brilliant, insightful observer of the debauchery and turmoil of the early Roman Empire. I, Claudius won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the Hawthornden Prize, and was followed by the acclaimed sequel Claudius the God, which provides an account of Claudius’ time as emperor.
Find out everything you need to know about I, Claudius in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
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ENGLISH NOVELIST, POET, BIOGRAPHER AND TRANSLATOR
Born in Wimbledon in 1895.
Died in Deyá in 1895.
Notable works:
Goodbye to All That (1929), autobiography
The White Goddess:A Historical Grammar of Poetic Myth (1948), poetic mythology
The Greek Myths (1955), dictionary of Greek mythology
Born into a privileged background, Robert Graves was educated at Charterhouse School and Oxford University. At the outbreak of World War One he enlisted as an officer in the army and began to write the realistic war poems which first made him famous. Between 1916 and 1975 he wrote more than 120 books, including 55 collections of poetry and 15 novels. In 1957 he published his translation of Suetonius’ The Twelve Caesars, which he had drawn on for I, Claudius. He wrote the Claudius novels at his home in Majorca, where he went in 1929 after completing his autobiography, Goodbye to All That. Graves was awarded the prestigious James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the Hawthornden Prize for I, Claudius which, along with its sequel Claudius the God, was made into a BBC drama series starring Derek Jacobi. He was married twice, first to the artist Nancy Nicholson, with whom he had four children, then to Beryl Hodge, with whom he had another four.
THE PREQUEL TO CLAUDIUS THE GOD
Genre: historical novel
Reference edition: Graves, R. (1978) I, Claudius. London: Penguin Books.
1stedition: 1934
Themes: power, empire,
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