The Evening of the World is set in the period of the barbarian invasions. Its hero is a young Roman nobleman named Marcus, who undergoes extraordinary experiences as he searches for meaning and stability in a twilight world where the old gods are dead or dying, and the new religion is threatened by new barbarisms. Marcus's journeys take him over the empire, from Italy to Greece and Byzantium, to the camp of Alaric the Goth and the wastes of the northern forests, from a Christian monastery to the horde of Attila the Hun. His is a world where everything is possible and nothing solid, a world that is full of danger and mystery, of love and terror, of simple faith and abstruse philosophy, of cruelty, strange perversions, treachery, and undaunted courage.
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“A mighty entertainment—and a humbling feat.” -- The Literary Review
“This is a book that can be recommended to anyone who thinks that the historical novel is moribund.” -- The Sunday Times
“This is a book that can be recommended to anyone who thinks that the historical novel is moribund.” -- The Sunday Times
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The Dark Ages, a period of barbarian invasions. Marcus, a young Roman nobleman, is reputed by legend to be the son of the Archangel Michael—but religion is not the answer to the questions of identity and destiny that torment him. Leaving behind the savagery and splendor of the Roman Empire, Marcus embarks on a search for meaning and stability in a world whose days, he senses, are numbered. His quest spans the Roman Empire, from Italy to Greece and the fabulous decadence of Byzantium. Compelling, intelligent, and skillfully plotted, The Evening of the World will have readers eagerly awaiting the second book in this sweeping trilogy. Among Allan Massie’s many novels is his best–selling “Emperor’s Quintet”—Augustus, Tiberius, Caesar, Antony, and Nero’s Heirs.
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Not at all what you'd think,
This review is from: The Evening of the World: A Romance of the Dark Ages (Dark Ages Trilogy) (Paperback)
Yes, it's subtitled "a romance of the Dark Ages," but everyone neglected to mention that its main theme is homosexual romance. From the reviews, I expected the history and historical figures of the time, not an unrelieved series of sexual invitations, genital explorations, and young boys offering themselves for such service. The first few chapters were enough to make me want a refund. Mr. Massie's style is well-suited to story-telling, and that's why I gave the book two stars, but if you want more story than sexual adventures, read Gillian Bradshaw. This book is going in the trash.
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Eco or Massie?,
By Floyd the Barber (Seattle) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Evening of the World: A Romance of the Dark Ages (Dark Ages Trilogy) (Paperback)
How many of the "boy-encounters-everyone/everything-in-his-time" books are going to be published? This one is as bad as "Baudalino," a novel I have no idea why Eco published. This incoherent book is simply awful. Don't bother. If you want a really good evocation of Honorian times read Breem's "Eagle in the Snow."
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Know, most noble Prince, that the Holy Apostle John, he who was loved by Christ, and who is the Guide and Inspiration of all who seek after the knowledge that is born of the Spirit, knowledge which yields itself only to those who, by courage and insight, have broken the veils of Time and Flesh, wrote of the Last Days thus: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death; neither sorrow nor crying; neither shall there be any more pain; for former things shall have passed away. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sir Gavin, Green Knight, John the Adept, Princess Honoria, Father Bernardo, Holy Church, Almighty God, Holy Grail, John Chrysostom, Holy Father, Lost Boys, Emperor Honorius, Jesus Christ, Archangel Michael, Bishop of Rome, Scourge of God, Bishops of Rome, Divine Will, Last Supper, Mount Cithaeron, Mount Gargano, Prince of Darkness New!
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Know, most noble Prince, that the Holy Apostle John, he who was loved by Christ, and who is the Guide and Inspiration of all who seek after the knowledge that is born of the Spirit, knowledge which yields itself only to those who, by courage and insight, have broken the veils of Time and Flesh, wrote of the Last Days thus: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death; neither sorrow nor crying; neither shall there be any more pain; for former things shall have passed away. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Sir Gavin, Green Knight, John the Adept, Princess Honoria, Father Bernardo, Holy Church, Almighty God, Holy Grail, John Chrysostom, Holy Father, Lost Boys, Emperor Honorius, Jesus Christ, Archangel Michael, Bishop of Rome, Scourge of God, Bishops of Rome, Divine Will, Last Supper, Mount Cithaeron, Mount Gargano, Prince of Darkness New!
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- Arthur the King by Allan Massie in Front Matter
- Procopius: The Secret History (Penguin Classics) by Procopius on page 230
- The Sins of the Father by Allan Massie in Front Matter
- The death of men by Allan Massie in Front Matter
- Shadows of Empire by Allan Massie in Front Matter
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- Arthur the King by Allan Massie in Front Matter
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