I, Claudius

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Tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus lived from 10 B.C. to 54 A.D. Despised as a weakling and considered an idiot because of his physical infirmities, Claudius survived the intrigues and poisonings of the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, and the mad Calgula to become emperor in 41 A.D. I, Claudius is written in the form of Claudius' autobiography and is one of the classics of modern fiction, the best fictional reconstruction of Rome ever written. --back cover

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4.2/5 · 75193 readers · 427 pages · ≈ 7 h 54 m · Challenging

How long does it take to read I, Claudius?

About ≈ 7 h 54 m — 427 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mI, Claudius~7 h 54 m

How many pages is I, Claudius?

427 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320I, Claudius427

What genre is I, Claudius?

It sits on the History, Fiction shelves.

Is I, Claudius in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who are the main characters in I, Claudius?

The main characters include Augustus, Tiberius, Roman emperor, Valeria Messalina (d. 48).

Where does I, Claudius take place?

It is set in Roma, Rome during Claudio, 41-54, Claudius, 41-54.

Who wrote I, Claudius?

Robert Graves (1895–1985).

Setting RomaRome Time period Claudio, 41-54Claudius, 41-54 Characters AugustusTiberiusRoman emperorValeria Messalina (d. 48)
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