Spartak - Dzhovan'oli Rafaello

The romantic image of Spartacus, full of legends, excites more than one generation of readers. A true hero of the pre-Christian era, who led the gladiator revolt in 71 BC, he continues to inspire feats for the glory of justice and equality. In the novel by italian novelist Raffaello Giovanoli, Spartacus is depicted not only as a staunch freedom fighter and talented military strategist, but also as a man of extraordinary generosity, courage and inner nobility. The works of Spartacus unfold against the magnificent background of ancient Rome: bloody spectacles, lavish feasts, pagan festivities brightly and colorfully drawn by the author. Monumental battle scenes are replaced by lyrical descriptions of dates of gladiator-free Spartacus and patrician Valeria Messala, creating tension, saturation and fascination with the narrative.