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- Published on: 1972
- Binding: Paperback
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By M. Dowden
Over two novels, this being the first, Robert Graves managed to give us the fictional autobiography of Claudius that is scholarly as well as at the same time being speculative, and a thumping good read. As with any leader at this time so far back in our history there is of course rumour, propaganda and hearsay thus although we know certain facts but not everything Graves definitely had room to play about with his characters and certain events. This did give him a certain freedom to some extent, but even so you can see that he was a man who had done his research and knew a lot about the era he wrote of.In what was a very turbulent period in Roman history with regards to its leadership, Claudius was an ideal person to use, as he lived through some major events, and due to his infirmities managed to avoid assassination unlike a lot of his relatives. After all an Emperor doesn't want family and others around him who could usurp him with legitimate claims to the throne.In this book Claudius takes us back to before he was born so that we get a feel for the age, and then after his birth he shows what was going on with all the political and family machinations. By using modern place names this makes it an easy read for those who aren't as well versed on the history of the period as others, and whether you are quite well informed on the era or not this makes for some great reading. Although there is a lot of plotting and killing here this is also full of comedy and is a joy to read. We are taken up to the assassination of Caligula and Claudius being announced Emperor, with what happened next coming in the second volume `Claudius the God'.I would say that with this you don't necessarily have to be into historical novels or know much about the period as Graves creates such a rich and colourful world that it is easy to lose yourself in this. The great thing about this as well is how you see that the machinations, the spin and propaganda that went on centuries ago is still with us, as we all see what politicians do and say. So although this is about a period of history centuries apart from our own, it still feels very modern.
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By Martin Jones
I Claudius is a work of recreated autobiography, telling the life story of a reluctant Roman emperor, who introduces himself as “Tiberius, Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus This-that-and-the-other (for I shall not trouble you yet with all my titles).” As a story it’s a compelling read, starting in the relatively sunny days of the rule of jovial Augustus – Claudius’s grandfather - where we meet the young Claudius, a shy boy with a limp, a stutter and a love of reading, writing and history. We then follow Claudius, protected by the fact that everyone thinks him a harmless fool, through the increasingly cruel reign of Tiberius, into the demented period under Caligula. Then finally, following Caligula’s assassination, a terrified Claudius, stuttering his reluctance, finds himself hoisted shoulder high and proclaimed emperor himself.As well as a good story, the book is also a reflection on what history actually is – a record of past events, a story built out of past events, and the use of the past to bolster the narrow interests of the present. It’s also a book about politics, with much to tell us about our own times. One of the characteristics of the benign period under Augustus, for example, is “freedom of the press” – a reluctance to punish writers or comedians who make the emperor the butt of their criticism or jokes. Modern Europe could take note.Above all, I loved the ending. Claudius was primarily a writer, and if you were a writer who finds himself becoming emperor what would go through your mind? Robert Graves, another writer, realises you would be thinking, “ah well, at least I can get people to read my books now.” I would be thinking the same.
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By Kilrymont
Graves' picture of Rome during the Caesars' reigns is top stuff. I've read that Claudius wasn't exactly the likeable chap depicted by Mr Jacobi in the TV version of Graves's books, but I'm no classicist so that's hardly valid in comment on a novel. And as a novel this is first quality reading, absolutely. I first read this a great many years ago, very soon after the TV series was launched on first showing - and was hooked very quickly. This and "Claudius the God" are easy reading indeed - and that's no insult, believe me. Graves' view of Rome is clearly drawn, his characters are beautifully portrayed. No doubt some weight was lent by the excellence of the TV version, but the budget constraints of a studio production don't enter into it for a work of literature such as this. It's a very worthwhile read indeed - but a surprisingly expensive buy for the Kindle - how so? It's an old pair of books, this - hardly flying off the shelves these days I'd reckon.If I wanted to read these again now I'd look out a couple of used paperbacks and save £13 - rather than buy the kindle versions at nearly £8 for the second one - Amazon having hooked you into the "franchise" with a price of £4.99 for I, Claudius.But - price apart - these books are quality writing and worth a few hours of anyone's attention.
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