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- Hadrian the Seventh, written by Frederick Rolfe in 1904, is regarded as his masterpiece.
- Frederick Rolfe had a diverse and adventurous life, engaging in various professions including photography, painting, and writing.
- The novel offers a deep psychological analysis of its main character and is rich in historical and realistic elements.
- It anticipates political events of the 20th century, providing a prophetic view on totalitarianism.
- Multiple interpretations of the novel are possible, reflecting Rolfe's eccentric and multifaceted life experiences.
English literature notes - Hadrian the Seventh - Frederick Rolfe
Hadrian the Seventh was written by Frederick Rolfe in 1904 and the book is considered Frederick Rolfe's masterpiece.
Frederick Rolfe was born in London in 1860. He converted to Catholicism as a young man, after his theological studies from where he was expelled for mysterious reasons. Subsequently Frederick Rolfe began his adventurous life, made of a thousand trades (photographer, decorator, teacher, secretary, painter, writer).
The main character (Hadrian the Seventh) is described and portrayed by the author Frederick Rolfe with a keen psychological analysis and a great depth.
In addition, this novel also is characterized by an interesting historical connotation and realistic one.
The book can be read through several different interpretations.
For example it can be seen as a prophetic anticipation of the totalitarianism which characterized the twentieth century; or it can be read as a book by a blatant violator, such as extreme, wonderful fruit of Frederick Rolfe's eccentric existence, characterized by a lot of wonderful experiences.
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