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THE LAST OF THE WINE
Book • 1956
The Last of the Wine is a historical novel by Mary Renault, published in 1956.
It follows the life of Alexias, a young Athenian, as he navigates love, friendship, and the tumultuous political landscape of ancient Athens during the Peloponnesian War. The novel explores themes of love, friendship, and the pursuit of excellence, providing a rich portrayal of life in ancient Greece.
It follows the life of Alexias, a young Athenian, as he navigates love, friendship, and the tumultuous political landscape of ancient Athens during the Peloponnesian War. The novel explores themes of love, friendship, and the pursuit of excellence, providing a rich portrayal of life in ancient Greece.
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as a book he is currently reading.


John Vervaeke

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as a beautiful and moving coming-of-age novel reflecting on reactionary politics.


Ryan Holiday

This Is What They (And We) Forget
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as a coming-of-age novel where Alexis observes his father.


Ryan Holiday

Why Do We Think This?
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as a historical novel featuring Socrates.


Ryan Holiday

This Is What The Best Do
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as a beautiful historical novel where Alexis explains what drew him to Socrates.


Ryan Holiday

It’s You Who They Deserve To Get This From