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The Bull from the Sea
A Virago Modern Classic
Series: Virago Modern Classics
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The Bull from the Sea
The sequel to Mary Renault's classic The King Must Die, which continues the story of the mythological hero Theseus after his return from Crete.
The sequel to Mary Renault's classic The King Must Die, which continues the story of the mythological hero Theseus after his return from Crete.
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This second instalment in the story of the legendary hero begins with Theseus' triumphant return from Crete after slaying the Minotaur.
Having freed the city of Athens from the onerous tribute demanded by the ruler of Knossos — the sacrifice of noble youths and maidens to the appetite of the Labyrinth's monster — Theseus has returned home to find his father dead and himself the new king. But his adventures have only just begun: he still must confront the Amazons, capture their queen, Hippolyta, and face the tragic results of Phaedra's jealous rage.
Piecing together the fragments of myth and using her deep understanding of the cultures reflected in these legends, Mary Renault has constructed an enthralling narrative of a time when heroes battled monsters and gods strode the earth.
The Bull from the Sea weaves a tale that breathes life into ancient myths, capturing the enduring struggle between ambition, loyalty, and destiny.
Series: Virago Modern Classics
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Mary Renault is celebrated for her vivid and insightful portraits of ancient Greece, presenting its unique and alien qualities rather than drawing direct parallels to the modern world. Her work is infused with a deep passion for the Classics, bringing the characters to life in a way that resonates with both their time and ours. Her novels, particularly those featuring Theseus, are highlighted for their thrilling exploration of historical fiction, inspiring readers and writers to experience the ancient world in a deeply immersive manner.
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ISBN: 9781844089628
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 March 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Virago Press Ltd
Contributors:
- Introduction by Bettany Hughes
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 230g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Mary Renault (1905-1983) was born in London and educated at St Hughs, Oxford. She trained as a nurse at Oxford's Radcliffe Infirmary, where she met her lifelong partner, Julie Mullard. Her first novel, Purposes of Love, was published in 1937. In 1948, after North Face won a MGM prize worth $150,000, she and Mullard emigrated to South Africa. There, Renault was able to write forthrightly about homosexual relationships for the first time - in her masterpiece, The Charioteer (1953), and then in her first historical novel, The Last of the Wine (1956). Renault's vivid novels set in the ancient world brought her worldwide fame. In 2010 Fire From Heaven was shortlisted for the Lost Booker of 1970.
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