Majesty

Majesty: A Novel is a literary work by the Dutch author Louis Couperus, which was originally published in 1921. The book is a historical fiction novel that explores the life of the Roman Emperor Hadrian and his relationship with his lover Antinous. The novel is set in the second century AD and follows the life of Hadrian, who is portrayed as a complex and conflicted character. The story delves into his personal life, his political ambitions, and his love for Antinous, a young Greek man who becomes his favorite companion. The book explores themes of power, love, sexuality, and the complexities of human relationships. The author portrays Hadrian as a man who struggles with his desires and his duty as an emperor, and his relationship with Antinous is depicted as a passionate and tragic love story. The novel is written in a lyrical and poetic style, with vivid descriptions of the ancient world and the characters that inhabit it. Couperus's prose is rich and evocative, and he creates a vivid and immersive world that draws the reader in. Overall, Majesty: A Novel is a thought-provoking and beautifully written work of historical fiction that explores the complexities of human nature and the power of love.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.