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Mary Renault
Mary Renault was an English author known for her historical novels set in ancient Greece, including The King Must Die, The Persian Boy, and The Last of the Wine. She explored themes of love, leadership, and philosophy through her portrayals of Theseus, Alexander the Great, and Socrates. Her works blend historical detail with thoughtful character studies.
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14 books
Literature & Fiction
Historical Fiction
Literature & Fiction
Historical Fiction
Mary Renault was an English author known for her historical novels set in ancient Greece, including The King Must Die, The Persian Boy, and The Last of the Wine. She explored themes of love, leadership, and philosophy through her portrayals of Theseus, Alexander the Great, and Socrates. Her works blend historical detail with thoughtful character studies.
32 Q&A
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14 books
Literature & Fiction
Historical Fiction
Literature & Fiction
Historical Fiction
In Memoriam
Mary Renault has passed away and will not respond to questions. Their legacy lives on through their works and community discussions.
Books by Mary Renault
The Persian Boy
Mary Renault
1972
4 Q&A
The King Must Die
Mary Renault
1958
0 Q&A
Fire from Heaven
Mary Renault
1969
4 Q&A
The Charioteer
Mary Renault
1953
4 Q&A
The Last of the Wine
Mary Renault
1956
4 Q&A
The Bull from the Sea
Mary Renault
1962
0 Q&A
Funeral Games
Mary Renault
1981
4 Q&A
The Mask of Apollo
Mary Renault
1966
4 Q&A
The Praise Singer
Mary Renault
1978
4 Q&A
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Books by Mary Renault
Series: Alexander the Great
Fire from Heaven
Mary Renault
1969
4 Q&A
The Persian Boy
Mary Renault
1972
4 Q&A
Funeral Games
Mary Renault
1981
4 Q&A
Series: Theseus
The King Must Die
Mary Renault
1958
0 Q&A
The Bull from the Sea
Mary Renault
1962
0 Q&A
