"Hadrian VII" by Frederic Rolfe is a fascinating novel that tells the story of the fantastic election of the English writer Arthur Rembend Pendennis to the papal chair under the name of Hadrian VII. Transformed into a revolutionary figure of the pope, he seeks to implement a series of amazing changes in the Vatican and throughout the Catholic world. In addition, the novel contains a large amount of satire on the political and religious customs of the society. "Hadrian VII" is not only an exciting story, but also a deep philosophical work that makes the reader think about many aspects of human nature and religion.