
A former legionary turned patrician, Cinna returns to Rome with the spoils of his military past and a taste for the city’s endless extravagance. He spends his nights in opulent villas, feasting on rare delicacies and exotic wines, while his days are filled with training gladiators and mingling with senators and philosophers. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the bustling capital, its grand spectacles, and the glittering world of art and luxury that surrounds him.
As Cinna immerses himself deeper into this hedonistic lifestyle, he begins to encounter the darker currents beneath Rome’s splendor. Whispers of political intrigue, rivalries among the elite, and the ever‑present threat of violence at the arena start to surface. These early encounters hint at the personal and moral dilemmas that will test his loyalties, ambition, and the very values that once guided him as a soldier.
Language
fi
Duration
~1 hours (69K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Pori: Otto Andersin, 1902.
Credits
Tapio Riikonen
Release date
2024-02-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1846–1916
Best known for sweeping historical novels and the international bestseller Quo Vadis, this Polish writer brought the past to life on a grand, dramatic scale. He was awarded the 1905 Nobel Prize in Literature, and his books helped shape Polish cultural identity far beyond his own time.
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