Hadrian the Seventh (eBook)

Historical Novel

Frederick Rolfe (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
329 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654777627-7 (EAN)

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In "Hadrian the Seventh," Frederick Rolfe explores the intricacies of the human psyche through the lens of a fictional papal election. The novel follows the journey of a Protestant writer who unexpectedly finds himself elected as Pope Hadrian VII. Rolfe's writing is imbued with rich, evocative language that juxtaposes grandeur with absurdity, reflecting the complexities of faith, identity, and the institutional Church. As a work of modernist literature, it engages with themes of power, redemption, and the nature of authority, making it a notable contribution to the early 20th-century canon. Frederick Rolfe, also known as Baron Corvo, lived a life marked by eccentricity and artistic ambition. His experiences as a struggling writer and his deep interest in religious and cultural themes profoundly influenced this work. Rolfe's own confrontations with identity and society resonate throughout the narrative, revealing a man grappling with his own ostracism while attempting to comment authentically on the chaos of religious and moral structures during his time. "Hadrian the Seventh" is a compelling read for those interested in the intersection of faith, literature, and identity. Rolfe'Äôs unique perspective and narrative style invite readers to ponder the absurdities of belief and ambition within the broader context of humanity. This novel remains a thought-provoking exploration that challenges conventional perceptions of leadership and divinity.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Comic / Humor / Manga
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen
• Schlagworte: 19th-century europe • Ambition and power • As a Man Thinketh • authorship • Bible • bread and wine • catholic conversion • Catholicism in literature • complex themes • Dostoyevsky • eccentric characters • English literature • George Arthur Rose • God Is With You Every Day • historical fiction • ironic prose • Ken Follett • literary cult classics • literary fiction • literary satire • papal satire • pseudonyms • Religious Identity • Self-discovery • The Keepers of the House • The Obstacle Is The Way • The Road Beyond Ruin • Vatican City setting • where the crawdads sing