1901. This book is a work of fiction set in modern day Rome wherein Lepidus takes the reader on a journey of his civilization and life. The chapters are entitled: I exhume myself; sleeper awakened; and rehabilitated; some dinner and an alarm; Centurion plays centaur; interrupted explanation; Roman reflects; she comes; old love and the new; chapter of accidents; strange discovery; we picnic with our ancestors; love, the immortal; hero turns cynic; Lepidus philosophizes; some reproaches and a proposal; so as by fire; last resort; spoils to the victor, death to the vanquished.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A much underrated story,
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This review is from: Lepidus the Centurion: A Roman of Today (Paperback)
Mystery, history and romance are all bundled together here in Lepidus the Centurion. This has been one of my favorite books for at least two years now. I can't understand why it received such criticism in its time. The character descriptions are very vivid, Lepidus is easy to fall in love with and the writing is very romantic and mellow. Pick this one up if you're in the mood for a quick, enchanting little read!
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Being a Roman history buff, this title appealed to me. After ordering 'Lepidus the Centurion', the book set upon my shelf for several months. Last week I picked it up, and then never put it down! I realize this book was written in 1901, but good writing is timeless, as well as this story of Lepidus has proved to be. It has been fascinating to read such an old book and feel the author is right here, telling this remarkable tale of Marcus Lepidus, Roman Centurion. Lepidus was a well-bred Roman, but as a soldier he accepted the position of Centurion to be near the maiden he longed for. Long after his untimely death, the author accedently finds Lepidus in a tomb and then brings him back to life. I adore Lepidus: he is such an incredibly bold and charismatic character, full of gusto and enthusiam for life. Unfortunately, being a man from a younger world, he was much too grand for our mild modern age. Written with intellegence and humor and sweetness, I am surprised that I had never heard of it before. I am equally surprised that it was not a popular book when released. Lepidus the Centurion should appeal to historical fiction buffs even though it is romantic, as Lepidus' narratives of Roman life are so realistic.
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An ancient Roman returns to life in Edwardian England.,
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"Lepidus the Centurion",a British fantasy novel from 1901,tells how a young Squire,while walking on his estate,discovers the underground tomb of a Centurion of ancient Rome.In some unexplained way,the Centurion returns to life.The Squire befriends the Centurion,called Marcus Lepidus,and the Roman(introduced as an Italian cousin),joins a party of guests at the Squire's manor house.The book is written in a straightforward style,a comparatively "easy read",though this not to say it is "commonplace"-there is a great deal of beauty in the writing,and there are strong elements of mysticism,touching upon themes such as reincarnation,the "doppelganger" myth and the "life element" which pervades creation.Lepidus is a fascinating charismatic character;we learn something of who he was/is in the course of the story,but in many ways he remains an enigma.
Arnold also wrote the fantasy novels "Gulliver of Mars"(1905) and "Phra the Phoenician(1890).
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THERE could be no doubt about it: I, Louis Allanby, Squire and J.P., young, healthy, in full possession of all those faculties with which it had pleased Providence to bless me at my birth, and in the enjoyment of a rent roll exceeding even in these hard times three thousand per annum, was unequivocally bored! Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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- The Oxford Chronology of English Literature on page 7, and page 326
- The Encyclopedia of Fantasy by John Clute on page 56
- Oxford Companion to Edwardian Fiction 1900-14: New Voices in the Age of Uncertainty (Oxford Companions Ncs) by Sandra Kemp on page 9
- C. S. Lewis: A Biography,Revised Edition by Roger Lancelyn Green on page 166
- The Oxford Chronology of English Literature by Michael Cox on page 562
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