"Antonina; Or, The Fall of Rome" by Wilkie Collins is a historical novel that weaves a tale of personal trials against the backdrop of Rome's downfall. Set during the Gothic advance, the narrative follows characters like Goisvintha, a Gothic mother and her wounded child searching for refuge. Their lives intertwine with that of Vetranio, a Roman senator, as they navigate the turmoil of a collapsing empire and the clash between personal desires and historical destiny. The story starts with a stark contrast between the despair of those on the edge of survival, shown by Goisvintha's desperate plight, and the indifference of those within Rome, epitomized by Senator Vetranio's careless existence, establishing a world on the brink. As the Goths approach, the characters confront challenges to their identities, loyalties, and very existence, painting a vibrant picture of resilience and resistance against the encroaching darkness.
Antonina; Or, The Fall of Rome
By Wilkie Collins
As Gothic forces descend upon Rome, a mother seeks refuge for her wounded child, a senator chases fleeting pleasures, and a young girl struggles to make her mark as the world crumbles around them all.
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About the AuthorWilliam Wilkie Collins was an English novelist and playwright known especially for The Woman in White (1859), a mystery novel and early sensation novel, and for The Moonstone (1868), which established many of the ground rules of the modern detective novel and is also perhaps the earliest clear example of the police procedural genre.
William Wilkie Collins was an English novelist and playwright known especially for The Woman in White (1859), a mystery novel and early sensation novel, and for The Moonstone (1868), which established many of the ground rules of the modern detective novel and is also perhaps the earliest clear example of the police procedural genre.
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