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Mask of Apollo Free FREE MASK OF APOLLO PDF Mary Renault | 371 pages | 05 Aug 1998 | Random House USA Inc | 9780394751054 | English | New York, United States The Mask of Apollo - Fanlore Its timeline lies between The Last of the Wine which was written first and Fire from Heaven which was written later ; and a youthful Alexander the Great is seen in the final pages, pointing to the focus of Renault's later work. The Mask of Mask of Apollo focuses on the life Mask of Apollo times of Nikeratos, an actor from Athens. This not only allowed Renault to explore the world of acting in Ancient Greece; but, since actors in the Ancient world travelled a great deal but were in general outside the political factions of the period, the use of an actor as protagonist provided her with a vehicle for examining contemporary politics, specifically the reign of Dionysios the Younger of Syracuse. Renault also explored the philosophies of Plato who had been included as a young man in The Last of the Wine. The maryrenaultfics LiveJournal community has not held any chapter-by-chapter discussion about this novel. However, there have been noteworthy individual discussions. In addition, the 'As Overheard' thread included a discussion which revealed their shock at learning the Mask of Apollo between the ancient and modern arts of acting, not least the presence of women on the modern stage. The elderly Plato of this Mask of Apollo appeared in a discussion about honour, pride and shame. They are seen making love in the 'invitations' for the five year celebrations [3]trying strange modern foods at Christmas [4]and Mask of Apollo the tragedy competition at the Lenaia New Year's celebration [5]. For more detail, please see the article about ITOWverse. The Mask of Apollo fan fiction has been written in the context of Yuletide on several occasions. Jump to: navigationsearch. Navigation menu Personal tools Create account Log in. Namespaces Page Talk. Views Read View source View history. New Visitor Portal. This page was last modified on 4 Juneat Content is available under Fanlore:Copyright. Cover of The Mask of Apollo Pantheon, Click here for related articles on Fanlore. The Mask of Apollo by Mary Renault: | : Books Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. The Mask of Apollo by Mary Renault. Set in fourth-century B. Greece, The Mask of Apollo is narrated by Nikeratos, a tragic actor who takes with him on all his travels a gold mask of Apollo, a relic of the theater's golden age, which is now past. At first his mascot, the mask gradually becomes his conscience, and he refers to it his gravest decisions, when he finds himself at the center of a political crisi Set in fourth-century B. At first his mascot, the mask gradually becomes his conscience, and he refers to it his gravest decisions, when he finds himself at the center of a political crisis in which the philosopher Plato is also involved. Much of the action Mask of Apollo set in Syracuse, where Plato's friend Dion is trying to persuade the young tyrant Dionysios the Younger to accept the rule of law. Through Nikeratos' eyes, the reader watches as the clash between the two looses all the pent-up violence in the city. Get A Copy. Paperbackpages. Published February 12th by Vintage first published More Details Original Title. PlatoNikeratos. Syracuse, Sicily Italy. Other Editions Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about The Mask of Apolloplease sign up. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Start your review of The Mask of Apollo. Sep 24, Henry Avila rated it really liked it. Knowledge of ancient Greek theater or if you prefer theatre blame the different spelling on American Noah Webster may to many seem trivial pursuit in the modern world of cell phones, the internet and Mask of Apollo tech Broadway plays more like special effects films than a live performance. However the remote beginnings of anything has a certain charm others call it quaintness, Mask of Apollo I. To learn is to be human, darkness is just the lack of light Back to our novel by Britisher Mary Renault; she was fas Mask of Apollo of ancient Greek theater or if you prefer theatre blame the different spelling on American Noah Webster may to many seem trivial pursuit in the modern world of cell phones, the internet and Mask of Apollo tech Broadway plays more like special effects films than a live performance. Back to our novel by Britisher Mary Renault; she was fascinated by the Greek people of long ago, the customs, culture and philosophers Nikeratos a young actor in Athens his late father was one too so at a very early age became this, truth be said Mask of Apollo had no choice. Mask of Apollo the 4th century B. Greek actors wore masks on stage to play different roles, since women weren't allowed men wore them for characters both male or female, old and youngthe problems increased because just three actors were permitted to speak with the exception of an extra a fourth who rarely did. Versatility was paramount for a successful thespian amidst all the many nonspeaking performers including the famous Greek chorus and musicians in an oval shaped outdoors amphitheater a structure for acoustics Famous historical figures in the narrative are portrait warts and all such as Plato and his fabled Athens academy, Aristotle, Alexander the Great, Dion the Syracuse, Sicily ruler liberating the city from the tyrants Dionysios the Elder and even worst successor the son Dionysios the Younger yet power destroys noble intentions. We are shown Delphi, the Olympics in Olympia the huge crowds and corruptions as Nikeratos tours the Greek cities around the Mediterranean Sea though shipwrecks are common, with fellow actors, gets involved with the conflicts and politics in Syracuse that Plato tries to solve there unsuccessfully, Dion was a disciple of his. Nevertheless things Mask of Apollo out of control the old hates surface and the killings follow, the ground becomes soaked in red like it always does. Nikeratos is disillusioned Still the career prospers, his skills become well known while not getting rich no twenty million dollar wages unlike today, he Mask of Apollo comfortable why risk his life on dirty politics? If you are curious about ancient Greece the fine writer Mask of Apollo take you there Oh I almost forgot View all 12 comments. This historical novel is set in Ancient Greece circa to BC toward the end of Plato 's life and the beginning of Alexander the Great 's life. The story Mask of Apollo told in the first-person voice of a fictional character who is an actor. His theatrical profession leads him to travel through various parts of the Greek world and particularly between Athens and Syracuse. His life seems to always intersect with several historical characters and becomes a witness to the political conflicts of the time, pa This historical novel is set in Ancient Greece circa to BC toward the end of Plato 's life and the beginning of Alexander the Great 's life. His life Mask of Apollo to always intersect with several historical characters and becomes a witness to the political conflicts of the time, particularly those Mask of Apollo Syracuse. He is witness the death of Dionysius the Elderthe succession of Dionysios the Youngerand the rise to power and eventual assassination of Dion of Syracuse. Plato not only wrote about what he considered to be the ideal city-state governance, he was quite willing to try to apply his philosophy to political practice. Mask of Apollo Dionysius II came to power in Syracuse he traveled to Syracuse to mentor the new ruler on how to be the ideal "philosopher king. According this this Mask of Apollo Plato came close to being assassinated by mercenary soldiers because they believed he was responsible for their reduction in pay an early manifestation of the military-industrial-complex driving politics. Near the end of the book this story's protagonist crosses paths with a young fourteen year old Alexander the Great Mask of Apollo together they discuss the Iliad. The young Alexander indicates that in the future he plans to give an offering at the tomb of Achilles which is located in Asia and at the time controlled by Persia. Thus it's clear that this young man knows where his future will lead. Sep 10, John Nevola rated it really liked it. Most of the poor reviews for this book are from disgruntled schoolchildren forced to read it as a mandatory assignment. One must have a Mask of Apollo for this period and a desire to learn more about it before it could be fully appreciated. Mary Renault immerses the reader in the art, culture, habits and times of ancient Greece. Told through the eyes and thoughts of an actor all of whom wore masks on stageRenault tells of the conflicts between logic and passion, good and evil and power and weakness. S Most of the poor reviews for this book are from disgruntled schoolchildren forced to Mask of Apollo it as a mandatory assignment. She does that so convincingly, one might suspect she stepped out of a time machine from that period.
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