Imperial Purple

Imperial Purple is a historical novel written by Edgar Saltus that was first published in 1892. The story is set in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Nero and follows the life of a young woman named Sabina. Sabina is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is sold into slavery by her father. She is bought by the wealthy and powerful Senator Publius Aurelius, who becomes infatuated with her and makes her his mistress.As Sabina becomes more involved in the political and social circles of Rome, she begins to realize the corruption and decadence of the ruling class. She becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot to overthrow Nero and restore the Republic, but her plans are complicated by her love for Publius and her own desires for power.Imperial Purple is a vivid and engaging portrayal of ancient Rome, filled with political intrigue, romance, and betrayal. Saltus's writing style is lush and descriptive, capturing the opulence and excess of the Roman Empire. The novel explores themes of power, ambition, and morality, and offers a fascinating glimpse into a world that is both familiar and alien to modern readers. Overall, Imperial Purple is a compelling and thought-provoking work of historical fiction.1892. For his most famous book, Imperial Purple, Saltus, novelist, poet and essayist, drew heavily from the histories of Suetonius and Tacitus to create a portrait of the bloody pageantry of Rome, from the majestic Julius Caesar to the freakish Heliogabalus. Contents: That Woman; Conjectural Rome; Fabulous Fields; The Pursuit of the Impossible; Nero; The House of Flavia; The Poison in the Purple; Faustine; and The Agony. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.