Description I, CLAUDIUS' by ROBERT GRAVES read by Derek Jacobi "Makes a ripping yarn" The Guardian Historical novel with a human focus. Written in the style of a secret autobiography, it concerns the thoughts and feelings of a Historical figure who was largely isolated for much of his life until middle age. Fusing Historical fact with speculative fiction, Robert Graves uses a tried and tested formula to create an original and moving work, which brings the human aspect to a listener's understanding of the life of The Roman Emperor Claudius. A political as well as historical work, the story mainly discusses the relationships between the ideas of liberty and stability within society, and which of them is best. Claudius is the perfect vehicle to use for examining such an argument, as in his younger life he was committed to all the ideals of liberty, whereas in later life he came to see the advantages, societal and personal, of stability. Like Grave's other works, such as Goodbye to all that (also published by CSA Word), I, Claudius is a success because it is intelligent, historical and insightful, whilst retaining the charm of a great plot and a narrative style that are joys to get involved in. I, CLAUDIUSby ROBERT GRAVES read by Derek Jacobi CSAword AudioBooks - about 5 hours long - more info at CSAWORD This is CSAWORD Audio from CSAWORD audio book Classic range see website for over350 audio books.Video created forCSAWORD by Robert Nichol AudioProductions RNaudioproductions Tring/London UK
