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The Mask of Apollo

The Mask of Apollo

DramaHistorical Fiction
Pages
376
Published
1966
Language
English

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.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

IntellectualThought-ProvokingReflective

Genres

Drama Historical Fiction Literary Fiction History

Authors

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Mary Renault

Eileen Mary Challans (4 September 1905 – 13 December 1983), known by her pen name Mary Renault (/ˈrɛnoʊlt/), was an English writer best known for her historical novels set in ancient Greece. Born in Forest Gate in 1905, she attended St Hugh's College, Oxford, from 1924 until 1928. After graduating from St Hugh's with a Third Class in English, she worked as a nurse and began writing her first novels, which were contemporary romances. In 1948, she moved to South Africa with her partner Ju...

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MaryRenault

Mary Renault wrote historical fiction set in ancient Greece, known for bringing that world to life. Her books, including The Mask of Apollo, offer readers a deep look into classical antiquity and its characters.

Characters

NikeratosProtagonist
PlatoSupporting
All characters in The Mask of Apollo