Description
What would happen if the history of our time were written solely from celebrity gossip shows? That's the provocative idea that inspires Rosa Rosae Chronicle, the novel by Paco Álvarez Published by Larousse in 2023. The author, a specialist in Roman culture, reminds us that the ancients were not discreet either: in the forums, the baths and the squares, rumors, gossip and scandals circulated that today we would call "celebrity gossip".
The book recounts, in a pleasant and lighthearted tone, the The most famous scandals of classical Rome, From Lisbon to Palmyra, showing how even serious authors like Aristotle, Seneca, or Cicero echoed gossip and rumors.
Beyond the gossip, Rosa Rosae Chronicle It is a reflection on human nature: the fascination with the private lives of the powerful, the mixture of truth and rumor in historical documents, and the continuity of that curiosity from Antiquity to the present day.
👉 Author: Paco Álvarez
👉 Editorial: Larousse (2023)
👉 Format: Paperback, 221 pages
👉 Theme: History of Rome / narrative essay
👉 Style: Historical exposition with humor and a fresh tone
A book that turns history into entertainment, ideal for those who enjoy culture with an irreverent touch and seek to discover that the Romans also had their own "Save Me" in a classic version.
