The Praise Singer
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Mary Renault
Binding: Hardback
Published: Vintage, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
The Praise Singer transports readers to the vibrant world of ancient Greece, chronicling the life and times of Simonides of Ceos, a renowned lyric poet. This historical novel vividly recreates the political and cultural landscape of the Archaic period, presenting a compelling portrait of an artist navigating a tumultuous era. Renault masterfully illustrates the power of poetry and song in shaping society and influencing the fates of men. The narrative captures the essence of a bygone age with scholarly precision and dramatic flair, offering a rich tapestry of human experience.
Author: Mary Renault
Binding: Hardback
Published: Vintage, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
The Praise Singer transports readers to the vibrant world of ancient Greece, chronicling the life and times of Simonides of Ceos, a renowned lyric poet. This historical novel vividly recreates the political and cultural landscape of the Archaic period, presenting a compelling portrait of an artist navigating a tumultuous era. Renault masterfully illustrates the power of poetry and song in shaping society and influencing the fates of men. The narrative captures the essence of a bygone age with scholarly precision and dramatic flair, offering a rich tapestry of human experience.