Mary RenaultFiction · Historical Fiction·1905–1983
The Mask of Apollo
Synopsis
Set in ancient Greece during the 4th century BC, this historical novel follows Nikeratos, a fictional actor, through his professional life in Syracuse and Athens. As Nikeratos navigates the theatrical world, he encounters historical figures and becomes an observer, and sometimes a minor participant, in the political turmoil of Syracuse.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10