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The decadent florid masterpiece of the Roman Empire. This book is considered Edgar Saltus's best known work. "There is something delightfully frank and also psychologically pleasing in President-elect Harding's declaration that Edgar Saltus is his favorite author, and 'Imperial... Read Full Overview

Saltus was an American author, renowned for his refined prose style. He completed Imperial Purple in 1892.

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Edgar Saltus (1855 -1921) was an American writer known for his highly refined prose style. Saltus wrote two books of philosophy, The Philosophy of Disenchantment and The Anatomy of Negation. Imperial Purple was published in 1892. Imperial Purple is a series of sketches about... Read Full Overview

Imperial Purple is a historical novel written by Edgar Saltus, set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero. The book follows the story of Sabina, a beautiful and ambitious woman who rises from humble origins to become a powerful figure in the imperial court. Sabina's... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Imperial Purple by Edgar Saltus is a historical novel set in the opulent and politically charged environment of ancient Rome. The novel combines themes of decadence, luxury, and political intrigue to create a richly textured narrative. The novel is set against the backdrop of... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this... Read Full Overview