The Death of the Gods by Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky

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Author Merezhkovsky, Dmitry Sergeyevich, 1865-1941
Translator Trench, Herbert, 1865-1923
Title The Death of the Gods
(Christ and Antichrist, 1 of 3)
Note Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Death of the Gods" by Dmitry Sergeyevich Merezhkovsky is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the life of Roman Emperor Julian the Apostate in the 4th century A.D., who sought to re-establish the ancient Pagan religion in a newly Christianized empire. The work explores the philosophical and spiritual conflict between Paganism and Christianity, revealing deeply ingrained human desires and struggles for meaning in a rapidly changing world. The opening of the novel introduces a warm spring near Caesarea, once dedicated to ancient deities, now associated with Christian saints. Here, we meet Marcus Scuda, a Roman tribune, who is discontent with his stagnating life and seeks to regain favor with the Prefect Helvidius. Scuda concocts a plan to rescue Julian and Gallus, the imprisoned heirs of the imperial family and potential challengers to the current emperor, Constantius. This sets the stage for a broader exploration of Julian's life, character, and his impending struggles against the tides of faith and history. The rich detail of the setting and interactions establishes the dramatic tone of a story interwoven with historical depth and personal ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Biographical fiction
Subject Julian, Emperor of Rome, 331-363 -- Fiction
Subject Rome -- History -- Julian, 361-363 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 46492
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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