Bibliograph

Gladiator, adapted from the novel by Dewey Gram ; based on the screenplay by David Franzoni, John Logan and William Nicholson ; retold by Annette Keen

Type

Label

Gladiator, adapted from the novel by Dewey Gram ; based on the screenplay by David Franzoni, John Logan and William Nicholson ; retold by Annette Keen

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Gladiator

Responsibility statement

adapted from the novel by Dewey Gram ; based on the screenplay by David Franzoni, John Logan and William Nicholson ; retold by Annette Keen

Series statement

Penguin readers. Level 4

Summary

Maximus is a general in the Roman army. After his last battle he wants to return to his family. But the new Emperor Commodus hates Maximus, and kills his family. Soon Maximus is a prisoner, then a slave, and finally a gladiator. When Emperor Commodus joins Maximus in the arena they fight for their lives

Target audience

adult

Contributor

Creator