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Literary version of the fate of the legendary gladiator

The magnificent historical novel Rafaello Giovagnoli

"Spartacus"

In the center of the narrative of the novel - the slave Spartacus, a real historical character, who led the slave revolt in ancient Rome in 74-72 years. BC. e. In addition to historical facts in the book there is also the added Giovagnoli romantic line: Spartak love in a noble patrician Valeria, and enjoys her favor. In addition, Valerie and daughter Spartacus appears Postumius. It also describes the love of Gallic gladiator Artoriksa and sister Spartacus Mirza, former slaves and prostitutes. For Valerie Spartak even willing to enter into negotiations with their worst enemies, and to stop the rebellion. But this did not happen. In the book, as in life, the slave revolt was suppressed, and the Spartacus killed. (From Wikipedia)

Translation from Italian A.Yasnoy (1880 - 1881 gg.)

The cover piece of the picture Pollice Verso (Thumbs Down) painter Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824-1904)

On the icon frame from the film "Spartacus," starring Kirk Douglas (1960)

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