Robert Graves, a British poet, novelist, critic, researcher of mythology and poetics, left an extensive creative legacy, among which the historical duology about the life of Emperor Claudius stands out. Born with numerous physical disabilities, a kind of “idiot in the family,” Claudius was thus spared from bloody intrigues and coups, which actually saved his life. A quiet young man, keen on philosophy and history, he was aloof from the dramatic vicissitudes of his time, which allowed him to observe and reflect on their significance. However, unpredictable events led the stuttering fool to control the most powerful empire of the Ancient World. Contents: I, Claudius (translation by G. Ostrovskaya) Divine Claudius (translation by G. Ostrovskaya)