The book is the first of a trilogy, including Darkness at Noon , and Arrival and Departure , which address idealism going wrong. This is a common theme in Koestler's work and life. Koestler uses his portrayal of the original slave revolt to examine the experience of the 20th century political left in Europe following the rise of a Communist government in the Soviet Union. He published it on the brink of World War II. Originally written in German, the novel was translated into English for other audiences and was published ...
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The book is the first of a trilogy, including Darkness at Noon , and Arrival and Departure , which address idealism going wrong. This is a common theme in Koestler's work and life. Koestler uses his portrayal of the original slave revolt to examine the experience of the 20th century political left in Europe following the rise of a Communist government in the Soviet Union. He published it on the brink of World War II. Originally written in German, the novel was translated into English for other audiences and was published in 1939. In 1998 the British critic Geoffrey Wheatcroft wrote of the novel: "In The Gladiators , Koestler used Spartacus's revolt around 65BC to explore the search for the just city, the inevitable compromises of revolution, the conflict of ends and means, the question of whether and when it is justifiable to sacrifice lives for an abstract ideal.
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Add this copy of The Gladiators to cart. $10.00, good condition, Sold by Weller Book Works, A.B.A.A. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Salt Lake City, UT, UNITED STATES, published by Bantam.
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Fair. No dust jacket. spine faded and frayed at top and bottom; corners bumped & frayed; endpapers are significantly tanned but text is clean & clear; hinges showing wear but still firm. 398 pg.; sewn binding, red cloth over boards
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 322 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Good. Outstanding color cover art by Saul Levine with busty girl and gladiator action on fc and nice art on bc. 1954 Graphic Giant with 35 cent cover. Unabridged and Complete. Some spine edge wear but nice book.
