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Nikeratos, a dedicated actor in ancient Greece, serves as the lens through which the novel explores the cultural and political life of the 4th century BC. Set amid the theatrical traditions of Syracuse and Athens, his career unfolds alongside his encounters with historically documented personalities. Through his experiences, readers witness the complexities of Greek politics and the everyday realities of performers, blurring the line between observer and participant in the dramas of the time.
First publish date: 1956
Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction
Authors: Mary Renault
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