Poppaeanum: The Autobiography Of A Ghost (1904)

By Poppaea Sabina

Book Overview

Poppaeanum: The Autobiography of a Ghost is a book written by Sabina in 1904. The book is a fictional autobiography of Poppaea, the wife of the Roman emperor Nero. The story is told from the perspective of Poppaea's ghost, who reflects on her life and the events that led to her untimely death. The book provides a unique insight into the life of a powerful Roman woman and the political and social climate of ancient Rome. Poppaea's ghost describes her rise to power, her marriage to Nero, and her involvement in the political intrigues of the time. Throughout the book, Poppaea's ghost reflects on her own flaws and mistakes, as well as the injustices and cruelties of the Roman Empire. The book also explores themes of power, ambition, love, and betrayal.Overall, Poppaeanum: The Autobiography of a Ghost is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in ancient history, Roman culture, or the lives of powerful women throughout history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110436591X
• ISBN13: 9781104365912
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"