Prepare to be swept back to ancient Greece in this classic, and admire it on your bookshelf for years to come. Renault herself is as interesting as her subject, as are the tidbits about her motivations behind this story. Retelling the tale of Theseus in a mundane manner, it spans from his childhood in the court of his grandfather. Balancing history and myth, Renault’s work delves into the depths of human motivation and emotion while reconciling the often conflicting information about Theseus and his adventures.ĭaniel Mendelsohn offers an insightful introduction to the volume, giving background for both the author as well as the myth and culture. The King Must Die is a novel by Mary Renault. In these tales, she offers a re-imagining of the myth of Theseus, from his beginnings in Troizen to his tragic ending with his wife, bringing a fresh look at a flawed hero and a new interpretation of the gods. Renault’s work still reads fresh, even after its first publication in the 1950s. The Everyman’s Library edition of the Mary Renault classic story The King Must Die and The Bull from the Sea is a beautiful edition and a lovely addition to any book lover’s shelf. King Must Die by Mary Renault, First Edition The King Must Die THE KING MUST DIE (Story of Ancient Greece) THE KING MUST DIE (Story of Ancient Greece) THE. Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, yesterday, awarded scholarships to the four best students in the Yoruba language, saying the language must not die.
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