Юлиан

A novel by the American writer Gore Vidal is dedicated to one of the notable figures on the Roman imperial throne of the 4th century BC. - Flavius ​​Claudius Julian (332-363) - the Roman emperor (361-363), better known as the "Apostate". A gifted administrator and commander, Julian also possessed literary abilities (a significant part of his works and letters have come down to us); however, in the memory of generations, he remained primarily as a man who tried to turn history back: Julian sought to revive paganism and overthrow Christianity. The novel is conceived as a publication of Julian's notes and diary, and two representatives of ancient culture comment on this text. Before us is a kind of historical chronicle, full of expressive characters, sharp collisions. Julian is a tragic figure, in his vivid image the circumstances of his biography, intense spiritual quest, and the situation in the empire are intertwined.