Memoirs of Hadrian by Marguerite Yourcenar

Memoirs of Hadrian

Marguerite Yourcenar with Grace Frick (Translator)

416 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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Both an exploration of character and a reflection on the meaning of history, Memoirs of Hadrian has received international acclaim since its first publication in France in 1951. In it, Marguerite Yourcenar reimagines the Emperor Hadrian's arduous ...

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Moods

reflective 94%
informative 54%
challenging 37%
emotional 37%
inspiring 33%
sad 17%
adventurous 10%
dark 9%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 6%
mysterious 3%
lighthearted 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

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4.11

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