Mary Renault, Charlotte Mendelson (Introduction)
The Praise Singer: A Virago Modern Classic (VMC)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781844089604
- author:
- Mary Renault, Charlotte Mendelson (Introduction)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Virago
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 13.1 x 1.9 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Mary Renault's vivid portraits of ancient Greece are infused with her life-long passion for the Classics. Through the story of Simonides, a young poet from a humble background, she brings to life a time of great cultural and artistic achievement. Born into a farming family on the island of Keos, Simonides escapes his harsh childhood through an apprenticeship with a renowned singer. As he travels through 5th century Greece, he learns not only how to play the kithara and compose poetry, but also how to navigate the complex web of alliances surrounding his patrons. With her unique blend of imagination and historical knowledge, Renault creates a sweeping vision of a golden century, where artists, statesmen, athletes, thinkers, and lovers come together in a vibrant tapestry of culture and politics.
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