The mask of apollo mary renault books

The mask of apollo book by mary renault thriftbooks. I read this book all over the place yesterday and today, and i did it at my parents house where you may have heard. This the story of nikeratos, an actor in ancient greece who, in addition to relating tales of his professional life, also describes his friendships with some of the big names of the time, including plato and aristotle. Set in the ancient greek world during the 4th century bc, the novel is written as the firstperson. The mask of apollo is the life of an athenian actor during the time of plato. Mary renault born eileen mary challans, 4 september 1905 december 1983, was an english author who resided in south africa with her partner, julie mullard, in a community of gay expatriates. Whenever i reread the mask of apollo i am so swept away i have trouble remembering why i named one of mary renaults other books as her best.

Her early works, which had a contemporary setting, were only moderately successful. The mask of apollo hardcover january 1, 1966 by mary renault author. Through the eyes of this warm, sympathetic and living character we experience the warweary. Through dions devotion to the philosopher plato, nikeratos, although dedicated to the arduous calling of the theatre symbolized by his mask of apollo observes and participates in the real drama of the external and internal struggle of dionas he is bypassed at the death of dionysios for the obviously inadequate young dionysios, and. She went to oxford first with the idea that she would become a teacher, but later found she wanted to be a writer instead, and after she got her degree she should broaden her knowledge on human life. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Mary renault born eileen mary challans was born in the year 1905 in london, where her dad was a doctor. Set in the ancient greek world during the 4th century bc, the novel is written as the firstperson narrative of a fictional character, nikeratos or niko, an actor. The mask of apollo mary renault, return to night mary renault, vorkosigan saga lois mcmaster bujold, harry potter j. Renault brings the world of greek actors and politics to life with her imagination. Greece, the mask of apollo is narrated by nikeratos, a tragic actor who takes with him on all his travels a gold mask of apollo, a relic. At first his mascot, the mask gradually becomes his conscience, and he refers. It was there that she met her lifelong partner, fellow nurse julie mullard.

It was her historical novels set in ancient greecethe first of which was published in 1956which led to her wide popularity. Its a wonderful book, and what makes it so great is the confidence of his voice. She went to oxford first with the idea that she would become a teacher, but later found she wanted to be a writer instead, and after she got. Mary renault 19051983 was a britishborn midtwentieth century author of contemporary and historical novels. I havent read the last of the wine since high school. The protagonist in the mask of apollo is an actor about 20 years younger than plato, whom he meets and whose school of. Mary renault set in greece of the fourth century b. Mary renaults portraits of the ancient world are fierce, complex and eloquent, infused at every turn with her lifelong passion for the classics. Buy the mask of apollo by mary renault, in good condition. Mary renault is a genius at creating historical novels of ancient greece, whose lively protagonists have virtues mitigated by still lovable flaws. Mary renault books list of books by author mary renault.

The mask of apollo book of the month club mary renault vintage hardcover 1966 buy with confidence. Under the aegis of a carved wooden mask of the god apollo an ancient greek actor leads a vibrant life full of professional success, romantic fulfilment and astonishing interface with many important historical events and leading personalities of his day. I like the way nikeratos life spans major historical events and how his world changes in his life. It specifically concerns dramatic political events in sicily as seen through his eyes. The mask of apollo by mary renault, 1977, bantam books edition, in english. The mask of apollo by mary renault over 5000 historical novels. When president kennedy was once asked who his favorite author was, he replied, mary renault. The mask of apollo also has been narrated by nikeratos, the tragic actor who takes with him on all his travels a gold mask of apollo. Rowling, short stories saki, sherlock tv, gondal bronte children, lord peter wimsey dorothy l. Her characters live vividly both in their own time, and in ours madeline miller i never learned l. The mary renault society, a group centered on the triangle area of north carolina, is named after a writer who created extraordinary historical novels and at the same time fostered societal tolerance towards homosexuality. Sayers, miss marple agatha christie teen and up audiences. The protagonist in the mask of apollo is an actor about 20 years younger than plato, whom he meets and whose school of philosophy intrigues him.

Both books tell the same story, but from a different perspective. Hb grey cloth inscription tape bleed on prelims foxing good pp378 dw good 8v0 carying on chronologically from the last of the wine the mask of apollo by renault mary. Shes also a very good historian from what i understand. Amongst the best mary renault book series, this one has gained a huge popularity. This novel of ancient greece, featuring plato and a young actor, by the bestselling author of the novels of alexander the great, is a shining light hilary mantel, man booker awardwinning author of wolf hall and bring up the bodies. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Mary renault tells the story of the actor nikeratos. Mary renault audio books, best sellers, author bio. Though not as famous as some of the authors other novels of ancient greece, the mask of apollo is a great story. Click to read more about the mask of apollo by mary renault. Publication date 1966 topics actors publisher new york, pantheon books collection.

The mask of apollo tells the story of nikeratos, the gifted tragic actor at the. Mary renault is a fine writersomething of a rarity in historical fiction. The mask of apollo by mary renault overdrive rakuten. Renaults special feeling for the relationship between a teacher and a student imbues the poignant finale of the mask of apollo, her 1966 novel about an athenian actor who gets mixed up in. The mask of apollo mary renault works archive of our own. The historical fiction of mary renault an introduction. Browse mary renaults bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. It feels utterly authentic in every line, as if renault had lived for a. The mask of apollo is an historical novel by mary renault, set in ancient greece in the 4th century b. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Born in london as eileen mary challans in 1905 and educated at the university of oxford, mary renault trained as a nurse at oxfords radcliffe infirmary. Combining the scholarship of a historian with the imagination of a novelist, mary renault brings the ancient greek stage thrillingly to life. I havent read mary renaults theseus books in several years. And i have never ever read the praise singer, and until today i had never read the mask of apollo.

Greece, the mask of apollo is narrated by nikeratos, a tragic actor who takes with him on all his travels a gold mask of apollo, a relic of the theaters golden age, which is now past. Buy a cheap copy of the mask of apollo book by mary renault. In the fourth century bc, nikeratos is an actor, a devotee of plato, and a friend of dion of syracuse. The mask of apollo is about nikeratos, an actor in the fourth century bc, who becomes a friend of platos and sees close up the exciting events. The mask of apollo is a historical novel written by mary renault. The story is delightfully infused with convincing period detail. Its timeline lies between the last of the wine which was. At first his mascot, the mask gradually becomes his conscience, and he refers to. Its timeline lies between the last of the wine which was written first and fire from heaven which was written later.