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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.

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John Vervaeke
as a book he is currently reading.
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Ryan Holiday
as a beautiful and moving coming-of-age novel reflecting on reactionary politics.
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as a coming-of-age novel where Alexis observes his father.
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as a historical novel featuring Socrates.
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as a beautiful historical novel where Alexis explains what drew him to Socrates.
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