The Mask Of Apollo
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Set against the vivid backdrop of fourth-century BCE Greece and Sicily, The Mask of Apollo is a richly imagined work of historical fiction narrated by Nikeratos, a Greek actor whose travels bring him into the orbit of one of history's greatest philosophical minds. Mary Renault chronicles Nikeratos's life on the ancient stage with meticulous authenticity, weaving the rituals, rivalries, and raw humanity of classical theater into every scene. As Nikeratos journeys to Syracuse, he becomes entangled in the dangerous political struggles surrounding Plato's doomed attempts to shape the tyrant Dionysios II into a philosopher-king, illustrating how art and idealism collide with the brutal realities of power. The novel carries a tone that is both lyrical and contemplative, inviting readers to reflect on the enduring tension between the life of the mind and the demands of the world. Renault's masterful prose brings antiquity to life with an authority and intimacy that few historical novelists have matched.
Author: Mary Renault
Format: Hardback
Published: 1966, Longmans
Genre: Historical fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Set against the vivid backdrop of fourth-century BCE Greece and Sicily, The Mask of Apollo is a richly imagined work of historical fiction narrated by Nikeratos, a Greek actor whose travels bring him into the orbit of one of history's greatest philosophical minds. Mary Renault chronicles Nikeratos's life on the ancient stage with meticulous authenticity, weaving the rituals, rivalries, and raw humanity of classical theater into every scene. As Nikeratos journeys to Syracuse, he becomes entangled in the dangerous political struggles surrounding Plato's doomed attempts to shape the tyrant Dionysios II into a philosopher-king, illustrating how art and idealism collide with the brutal realities of power. The novel carries a tone that is both lyrical and contemplative, inviting readers to reflect on the enduring tension between the life of the mind and the demands of the world. Renault's masterful prose brings antiquity to life with an authority and intimacy that few historical novelists have matched.