Author: Mary Renault
Year: 1956
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Gay, Historical fiction, Classic, Romance
Culture: Greece
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9780375726811
0375726810 |
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In The Last of the Wine, two young Athenians, Alexias and Lysis, compete in the palaestra, journey to the Olympic games, fight in the wars against Sparta, and study under Socrates. As their relationship develops, Renault expertly conveys Greek culture, showing the impact of this supreme philosopher whose influence spans epochs.
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