God Strolling In The Cool Of The Evening, by Mário de Carvalho and translated by Gregory Rabassa, is a masterful historical novel that deftly blends myth, philosophy, and vivid storytelling. Set in the twilight of the Roman Empire, it follows the introspective Roman prefect, Celius, as he navigates the moral and political ambiguities of his time. Carvalho’s eloquent prose, made accessible through Rabassa’s sensitive translation, invites readers into a richly textured world where divine contemplation and human frailty intertwine. The novel’s contemplative tone and intricate narrative explore themes of power, faith, and mortality, making it a profound meditation on the human condition wrapped in the elegance of classical antiquity.
God Strolling In The Cool Of The Evening, by Mário de Carvalho and translated by Gregory Rabassa, is a masterful historical novel that deftly blends myth, philosophy, and vivid storytelling. Set in the twilight of the Roman Empire, it follows the introspective Roman prefect, Celius, as he navigates the moral and political ambiguities of his time. Carvalho’s eloquent prose, made accessible through Rabassa’s sensitive translation, invites readers into a richly textured world where divine contemplation and human frailty intertwine. The novel’s contemplative tone and intricate narrative explore themes of power, faith, and mortality, making it a profound meditation on the human condition wrapped in the elegance of classical antiquity.
Phoenix, 1997 paperback, very good condition slight foxing to pages otherwise clean internally/externally
