Hadrian the Seventh: A Romance, (Hardcover)

<p><b>"Hadrian the Seventh, a Romance"</b> is a singular masterpiece of early twentieth-century literature that blends semi-autobiographical elements with a daring vision of ecclesiastical power. The novel follows George Arthur Rose, a rejected candidate for the priesthood who leads a life of isolation and penury. In a dramatic turn of events, Rose is suddenly vindicated when a deadlock in the papal conclave leads to his unexpected election as the first English pope since the twelfth century. Taking the name Hadrian VII, he embarks on a radical transformation of the Catholic Church, challenging traditional hierarchies and intervening in the geopolitical conflicts of Europe.</p><p>Part wish-fulfillment fantasy and part biting satire, the work explores themes of spiritual integrity, the burdens of leadership, and the complex relationship between the individual and the institution. The prose is celebrated for its linguistic inventiveness and its profound, if idiosyncratic, devotion to religious ritual. <b>"Hadrian the Seventh, a Romance"</b> remains a provocative study of what happens when a social outcast is granted absolute moral and political authority, making it a compelling read for those interested in religious history, political intrigue, and unique literary voices.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• Hadrian the Seventh: A Romance, (Hardcover)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025695075
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 436