"Antinous" is an impressive novel by the Finnish writer Walter Kilpi, which transports readers to the atmosphere of ancient Rome. The book tells the story of a young Greek boy who becomes the favorite of Emperor Hadrian. His sudden death makes him eternally young in the memory of the emperor, who deifies his image. "Antinous" is a fabulously sophisticated narrative about love, loss, loyalty and the desire for eternity, which will leave a mark in the heart of every reader.