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The King Must Die
Book • 1958
The King Must Die is a 1958 novel by Mary Renault that reimagines the myth of Theseus.
It follows Theseus from his childhood in Troizen to his heroic feats in Eleusis, Athens, and Crete, where he confronts the Minotaur.
Renault explores the historical context behind the myth, creating a rich and imaginative narrative.
The book is the first in a series, followed by The Bull from the Sea.
It follows Theseus from his childhood in Troizen to his heroic feats in Eleusis, Athens, and Crete, where he confronts the Minotaur.
Renault explores the historical context behind the myth, creating a rich and imaginative narrative.
The book is the first in a series, followed by The Bull from the Sea.
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Mentioned by Dan Jones as a powerful example of historical fiction that immerses the reader in a different value system.
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Nicoletta Momigliano as the most famous books retelling the story of Theseus using Bronze Age background.
Nicoletta Momigliano as the most famous books retelling the story of Theseus using Bronze Age background.
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Mentioned by Dan Jones as a great historical fiction author, referencing her book "The King Is Dead."
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