Actaea. Silvandir
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The novel of the great French writer A. Dumas (1802-1870) "Actaea" (1837) is devoted to one of the most vivid episodes of history - the love of Emperor Nero and Actaea.
The year 57th from the Nativity of Christ ... In the Greek city of Corinth is a holiday: from all parts of the Roman Empire, participants of the games have come here. Among them is a handsome young man who wins the wrestling, chariot races and poetry contest. This is Emperor Nero, ruler of the world. Actaea, who has fallen in love with Nero, soon learns the whole truth about him and his monstrous atrocities... and tries to escape. The novel "Sylvandir" tells of events in France in the early 18th century, including the last years of the life of King Louis XIV of France and the adventures of the protagonist - a poor nobleman Roger, who arrived in the capital to receive the inheritance of his deceased relative. The work is characterized by simplicity, elegance, humor and tells about love, loyalty and honor.
The year 57th from the Nativity of Christ ... In the Greek city of Corinth is a holiday: from all parts of the Roman Empire, participants of the games have come here. Among them is a handsome young man who wins the wrestling, chariot races and poetry contest. This is Emperor Nero, ruler of the world. Actaea, who has fallen in love with Nero, soon learns the whole truth about him and his monstrous atrocities... and tries to escape. The novel "Sylvandir" tells of events in France in the early 18th century, including the last years of the life of King Louis XIV of France and the adventures of the protagonist - a poor nobleman Roger, who arrived in the capital to receive the inheritance of his deceased relative. The work is characterized by simplicity, elegance, humor and tells about love, loyalty and honor.
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