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by Ernst Eckstein · 1845–1900
"Quintus Claudius: A Romance of Imperial Rome. Volume 1" by Ernst Eckstein is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set during the era of Imperial Rome, the story appears to explore the lives of its characters amidst the grandeur and intrigue of Roman society, centering particularly on a young man named Caius Aurelius and his encounters with various individuals, including the noblewomen Octavia and Claudia. Themes of adventure, love, and the contrasts within the human experience are likely key elements of the narrative. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Caius Aurelius aboard a trireme navigating the waters of Campania. The atmosphere is lively yet tumultuous, as Aurelius and his companion, Herodianus, discuss their arduous journey from Hispania to Rome. Their voyage takes an unexpected turn when they encounter a distressed pleasure boat carrying three ladies caught in a storm. Aurelius and his crew spring into action, successfully rescuing the women. The ladies, Octavia and her daughter Claudia, express their gratitude, leading to an invitation for Aurelius to visit their villa in Baiae. This initial adventure sets the stage for deeper relationships and challenges as Aurelius's journey intertwines with the lives of these noblewomen amidst the backdrop of a politically charged Rome.
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- Read time
- 422 min
- Words
- 92,928
- Chapters
- 52
- Paragraphs
- 2,171
- Price
- Free
- Rome -- History -- Flavians, 69-96 -- Fiction
“Quite the contrary,” cried Lucilia.
„Ganz im Gegenteil“, rief Lucilia.
“If you had grey hair, like Nonius Asprenas, I would not waste words on the matter.
„Wenn du graue Haare hättest, wie Nonius Asprenas, würde ich die Worte nicht an dir verschwenden.
But as it is, the Gaulish Circe will end by falling in love with you, and then you will be past praying for.”
Aber so wird die gallische Circe am Ende in dich verliebt sein, und dann bist du beten, was du willst.“
Quintus looked gaily at the girl’s smiling, mocking face.
Quintus blickte fröhlich auf das lächelnde, spöttische Gesicht des Mädchens.
“You mean just the reverse,” he said.
„Du meinst genau das Gegenteil“, sagte er.
“For I know you regard me as far from dangerous.
„Denn ich weiß, dass du mich für durchaus ungefährlich hältst.
Well!
Nun!
I can bear even that blow.”
Ich kann sogar diesen Schlag ertragen.“
“That is your new mood!
„Das ist deine neue Stimmung!
There is no touching you in any way.
Man ist mit dir in keiner Weise auszukommen.
If you had only half as much constancy of mind as Aurelius!”
Wenn du nur halb so viel Beständigkeit des Geistes hättest wie Aurelius!“
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Book details
- Original language
- English
- Translation
- German, machine translation
- Source text
- Project Gutenberg #47221
- Licence
- Public domain worldwide
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