Memoirs of Hadrian

The Emperor Hadrian writes a valedictory letter to Marcus Aurelius, his future successor. The Emperor meditates on his past, describing his accession, military triumphs, love of poetry and music, and the philosophy that informed his powerful and far-flung rule. This work recreates the life and death of one of the great rulers of the ancient world.

Imparatul Hadrian ii scrie o scrisoare de finala lui Marcus Aurelius, viitorul sau succesor. Imparatul mediteaza asupra trecutului sau, descriindu-i aderarea, triumfurile militare, dragostea pentru poezie si muzica si filosofia care i-a informat puterea si stapanirea lui.