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I Am a Barbarian

I Am a Barbarian

Historical Fiction
Pages
294
Published
1967
Language
English

Synopsis

Britannicus, a young Roman noble, finds his life upended when he is captured and sold into slavery. Stripped of his identity and forced into a brutal existence, he must adapt to the harsh realities of barbarian life. This tale follows his struggle for survival and his journey to reclaim his freedom and identity in a world far removed from his privileged past.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousGritty
Survival

Genres

Historical Fiction

Authors

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Boris Vallejo

Boris Vallejo is a fantasy illustrator recognized for his work on books like Achilles' Choice and I Am a Barbarian. His art appears in collections such as Superheroes and Twin Visions. He also provided cover illustrations for novels including Uhura's Song.

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Edgar Rice Burroughs

Edgar Rice Burroughs was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of a businessman. During the Chicago influenza epidemic in 1891, he spent half a year on his brothers' ranch on the Raft River in Idaho. He attended the Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts and then the Michigan Military Academy, from which he graduated in 1895. He failed the entrance exam for West Point, and so became an enlisted soldier with the 7th U.S. Cavalry in Fort Grant, Arizona Territory. He was discharged in 1897, ha...