Augustus
Augustus
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
American LiteratureRome • 1st century BC
2004
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Augustus by John Williams is a novel that presents a person-focused exploration of Rome's first emperor, Augustus. Through diverse personal letters and documents, readers gain insight into the political and personal challenges faced by Augustus as he transforms from a young leader into a powerful ruler, shaping the course of Roman history.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Melancholic
Nostalgic
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
John Williams' Augustus impresses with its epistolary format, providing an intimate insight into the life and reign of Rome's first emperor. Critics praise the novel's historical depth and character development, though some find its narrative style challenging. Overall, it is seen as a thought-provoking exploration of power and legacy.
Who Should Read Augustus?
Readers who enjoy Augustus by John Williams are typically fans of historical fiction with a deep interest in Roman history and political intrigue. Comparable to readers of I, Claudius by Robert Graves, they appreciate richly detailed narratives with complex characters and themes of power and leadership.
20,125 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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336
Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
American LiteratureRome • 1st century BC
2004
Adult
18+ years
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