Hadrian the Seventh

In "Hadrian the Seventh," Frederick Rolfe delves into the fantastical and often surreal realm of a fictional pope, who, after a life of obscure failure, suddenly ascends to the papacy. The novel presents a rich tapestry of religious and existential themes, utilizing a poignant, flamboyant literary style that is both baroque and lyrical. Rolfe constructs an intricately layered narrative that explor...