The Last of the Wine
Mary Renault
400 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 0375726810
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Language: English
Publish: 991378800000
ClassicsFictionGreeceGreek MythologyHistoricalHistorical FictionLGBTMythologyQueerRomance
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.