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Title: Domitia
Summary: "Domitia" by S. Baring-Gould is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of ancient Rome and follows the life of Domitia Longina, the daughter of General Cnæus Domitius Corbulo. The story explores themes of familial love, political strife, and the impact of ambition on personal relationships, particularly how they are challenged during the tumultuous reign of Emperor Nero. The opening of "Domitia" introduces the bustling port of Cenchræa as the central characters are waiting for the arrival of Corbulo, who has been away on military campaigns. The text describes a vivid scene of a bireme approaching the harbor, highlighting the grandeur of the setting and the political tensions of the time. Domitia, portrayed as a vibrant and affectionate child, is excited to see her father again but is tangled in the complex dynamics of her maintaining a relationship with her mother, Longa Duilia. As the family prepares to reunite, the undercurrents of danger and political maneuvering become apparent, setting the stage for the challenges they will face as a family and within the larger political landscape of Rome. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924
Illustrator: Chandler, Izora C. (Izora Cecilia), -1906
EBook No.: 43985
Published: Oct 20, 2013
Downloads: 164
Language: English
Subject: Rome -- History -- Nero, 54-68 -- Fiction
Subject: Rome -- History -- Domitian, 81-96 -- Fiction
Subject: Domitia Longina, Empress, consort of Domitian, Emperor of Rome, approximately 54-approximately 128 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Domitia
Summary: "Domitia" by S. Baring-Gould is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of ancient Rome and follows the life of Domitia Longina, the daughter of General Cnæus Domitius Corbulo. The story explores themes of familial love, political strife, and the impact of ambition on personal relationships, particularly how they are challenged during the tumultuous reign of Emperor Nero. The opening of "Domitia" introduces the bustling port of Cenchræa as the central characters are waiting for the arrival of Corbulo, who has been away on military campaigns. The text describes a vivid scene of a bireme approaching the harbor, highlighting the grandeur of the setting and the political tensions of the time. Domitia, portrayed as a vibrant and affectionate child, is excited to see her father again but is tangled in the complex dynamics of her maintaining a relationship with her mother, Longa Duilia. As the family prepares to reunite, the undercurrents of danger and political maneuvering become apparent, setting the stage for the challenges they will face as a family and within the larger political landscape of Rome. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924
Illustrator: Chandler, Izora C. (Izora Cecilia), -1906
EBook No.: 43985
Published: Oct 20, 2013
Downloads: 164
Language: English
Subject: Rome -- History -- Nero, 54-68 -- Fiction
Subject: Rome -- History -- Domitian, 81-96 -- Fiction
Subject: Domitia Longina, Empress, consort of Domitian, Emperor of Rome, approximately 54-approximately 128 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.