The Praise Singer
by Mary Renault
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Publisher:
Virago Press
| Genre: | Greece |
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| Language: | en |
| Published: | August 06, 2015 |
| ISBN13: | 9781844089604 |
| ISBN10: | 1844089606 |
About the Book
Born into a stern farming family on the island of Keos, Simonides escapes his harsh childhood through a lucky apprenticeship with a renowned Ionian singer. As they travel through 5th-century BC Greece, Simonides learns how to navigate the shifting alliances surrounding his rich patrons.