The Bull from the Sea, Mary Renault
The Bull from the Sea, Mary Renault
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The Bull from the Sea

Author: Mary Renault

Narrator: Michael York

Abridged: 2 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/01/1998

Synopsis

Set in classical Greece, this is the riveting sequel to Mary Renault' s The King Must Die.Slaying the minotaur was only the beginning. Theseus's legendary exploits continue in this magnificent tale of mythological adventure in classical Greece. Picking up where The King Must Die left off, this stirring sequel recounts Theseus's triumphant return from Crete to become King of Athens. Become enthralled by the thrilling adventures of this mythic ruler, from his famous capture of the Amazon Hippolyta to the bitter twist of fate that loosened the bull from the sea. Rich with color and drama, this vivid story captures the heroism and uniquely Greek sense of destiny about a royal ruler who looms larger than life.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Terry

4.5 stars Mary Renault’s _The Bull from the Sea_ takes up where The King Must Die left off and continues the legendary story of Theseus and his kingship of Attica. There are some differences between this volume and its predecessor, most notably in the fact that the scope of this tale is much broader.......more

Goodreads review by Clif

This story is a retelling of the life of mythological hero Theseus after his return from the Minoan palace of Knossos. His adventures leading up this this book are covered in the prequel, The King Must Diet. This novel follows his later quests, his friendship with Pirithous, and his liaison with Hip......more

Goodreads review by Lucinda

Two and a half stars, which will be shown as three. I previously expressed deep concern about Mary Renault's internalised misogyny in my reviews of Renault's Theseus novels. While finding them brilliantly researched and evocative, I also considered them to be permeated by scorn for women to the point......more

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