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Mary Renault Book Discussion
injest:
LOL!!
That line where he was saying he couldn't wait to introduce Lysis to his father "Here was one thing of mine with which he would find no fault"
injest:
There are SO many great scenes in that book...the more I think about it...
Lee how long will it take you to get a copy and read it??!! LOL!!
the scene where Lysis sees Alexis for the first time...
the one where Alexis runs into Socrates while fleeing a suitor..
oh! the one where Socrates faces down Kritos...*whew*
I love in all her books how she casually drops in figures from all the tales like in this book she has Agathon...
Kerry:
--- Quote from: Front-Ranger on January 01, 2007, 03:10:26 pm ---For my first Mary Renault book, can you recommend one? I'd love to read and discuss. Shall we have a poll?
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A big thank you to Injest for creating this wonderful new thread. I first discovered Mary Renault some 30 years ago and have read many of her books over the years. However, having said that, it has been some years since last I did so (except for "The Persian Boy," which I re-read often - it's my favourite). I'm going to have to dust off my old editions, in order to keep-up with y'all erudite Renault scholars! I have a feeling there'll be lots of fun to be had in the process - sharing with you guys. Thank you again, Injest.
Kerry
P.S., Front-Ranger, if you've not read Renault before, I suggest you start with "The Persian Boy." It can happily be read out of sequence. Alternatively, you could read the entire Alexander trilogy in sequence.
injest:
The Persian Boy was my first one too...we have developed a passion for used book stores...and D can spot a gay novel at twenty paces! :laugh:
I am trying to get all hard backs of her books...and my pride and joy are four first editions!
no you can't go wrong with any of her books...The Persian Boy and The Last of the Wine have so many layers and such depth....
we really Do have to settle on a particular one and work our way down...
Lee since you are the newest and haven't read any...tell us which you want to do first!
Kerry:
--- Quote from: injest on January 01, 2007, 10:20:54 pm ---I am trying to get all hard backs of her books...and my pride and joy are four first editions!
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:o Wow! Four first editions! You ARE serious! LOL :laugh:
Kerry :)
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