Hadrian the Seventh

Hadrian the Seventh is a novel written by Baron Frederick Corvo. The story revolves around George Arthur Rose, a failed writer who becomes Pope Hadrian VII. The book is set in the early 20th century and explores themes of power, religion, and politics. The main character, George, is a man of humble origins who becomes a priest and ultimately rises to the highest position in the Catholic Church. However, he is not content with the traditional role of the Pope and seeks to reform the Church and its teachings. This puts him at odds with the Vatican hierarchy and the political powers of Europe. The novel is written in a satirical and humorous style, with Corvo using his own experiences and observations of the Catholic Church to create a biting commentary on the institution. Overall, Hadrian the Seventh is a thought-provoking and entertaining read that challenges traditional views of the Church and its leaders.1925. English novelist, Frederick Rolfe, used the name Baron Corvo, saying it had been given to him as a gift. He was a convert to Catholicism and tried unsuccessfully on a number of occasions to become a priest. His novel, Hadrian the Seventh is a bizarre tale of a failed writer who is elected Pope, providing a compensation for Rolfe�������s rejections and a vehicle for savage revenge on his enemies.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.