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A God Strolling in the Cool of the Evening: A Novel,Used
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Winner of the Portuguese Writers' Association Grand Prize for Fiction and the Pegasus Prize for Literature, and a bestseller in Portugal, Mario de Carvalho's A God Strolling in the Cool of the Evening is a vivid and affecting historical novel set at the twilight of the Roman Empire and the dawn of the Christian era. Lucius Valerius Quintius is prefect of the fictitious city of Tarcisis, charged to defend it against menaces from without Moors invading the Iberian peninsula and from within the decadent complacency of the Pax Romana. Lucius's devotion to civic duty undergoes its most crucial test when Iunia Cantaber, the beautiful, charismatic leader of the outlawed Christian sect, is brought before his court. A God Strolling in the Cool of the Evening is a timeless story of an era beset by radical upheaval and a man struggling to reconcile his heart, his ethics, and his civic duty.
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- Q: What is 'A God Strolling in the Cool of the Evening' about? A: The novel is a historical fiction set during the twilight of the Roman Empire and the dawn of the Christian era, focusing on Lucius Valerius Quintius, the prefect of Tarcisis, as he navigates civic duty and personal conflict involving a leader of a Christian sect.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'A God Strolling in the Cool of the Evening' is Mario de Carvalho, a Portuguese writer known for his significant contributions to literature.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in this novel? A: Key themes include duty versus personal ethics, the struggle during radical societal changes, and the conflict between traditional Roman values and emerging Christian beliefs.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in historical fiction? A: Yes, the book is ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction, particularly those interested in the intricacies of the Roman Empire and early Christianity.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on December 4, 2000.
- Q: Is this book a new or used copy? A: This listing is for a new copy of 'A God Strolling in the Cool of the Evening'.
- Q: What award did this book receive? A: The book won the Portuguese Writers' Association Grand Prize for Fiction and the Pegasus Prize for Literature.
- Q: What makes this novel a bestseller in Portugal? A: Its compelling narrative, rich character development, and exploration of significant historical themes contributed to its status as a bestseller in Portugal.