Claudius the God by Robert Graves (Book Analysis)

Book Information

• Released: 2019-04-03
• Pages: 50
• Language: en
• ISBN-10:280801760X
• ISBN-13:9782808017602
• Kategorie:Study Aids

Description

Unlock the more straightforward side of Claudius the God with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of Claudius the God by Robert Graves, the fictionalised autobiography of the titular character, who unexpectedly became emperor in CE 41. This volume of the autobiography follows on from I, Claudius and explores Claudius’ time as emperor, when he sought to reverse the harsh policies enacted by his predecessor Caligula and expand the empire by conquering Britain. However, unbeknownst to him, his beloved wife and trusted freedmen were plotting against him, leaving him in great danger. Robert Graves was an English poet, novelist and critic. He is known in particular for his autobiography Goodbye to All That and his novels I, Claudius and Claudius the God, which are now regarded as classic works of historical fiction. Find out everything you need to know about Claudius the God 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. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com! (Source: Google Books API)