 |
|
- Rabe, David
- Rabelais, François (17)
- Rand, Ayn, 1905-1982
- Razzi, Jim
- Reaves, Michael
- Rechy, John
- Redhill, Michael
- Reed, Ishmael Scott (30)
- Rexroth, Kenneth (14)
- Ricci, Nino
- Rice, Anne (128)
- Rich Adrienne (19)
- Richards, David Adams
- Richards, Paul
- Richardson, Bill
- Richler, Mordecai (25)
- Rickman, Phil
- Riley, Philip J.
- Rilke Rainer Maria (72)
- Rimbaud, Arthur (24)
- Robbins, David
- Robbins, Tom (43)
- Roberts, H. C.
|
- Robinson, Edwin Arlington
- Rodgers, Alan
- Roethke, Theodore
- Rogers, Jacqueline
- Rollins, Henry
- Rolvaag, Ole Edvart
- Rooke, Leon
- Rossetti, Christina (17)
- Rossetti, Dante Gabriel
- Rostand, Edmond (21)
- Roth, Henry
- Roth, Philip (83)
- Rovin, Jeff
- Roy Gabrielle
- Roy, Arundhati
- Ruben, Dario (14)
- Rukeyser, Muriel
- Rumi, Mevlana Jalaleddin (25)
- Runyon, Damon (13)
- Rusch, Kristine Kathryn
- Rushdie, Salman
- Ruskin, John (28)
- Ryan, Alan
|
You might also like to explore:
Articles 1 to 12 of 22:
The Mask of Apollo: A Novel
"Mask" a fine depiction of the cult of personality: "The Mask of Apollo" is Mary Renault's warmest, friendliest book--and I don't say that lightly. While Renault wrote books that draw the reader into new worlds, few of her narrators [... more]
$14.95
Amazon.com |
The King Must Die: A Novel
Too much testosterone: I love mythology and history, and after reading the reviews I had high hopes. I could not finish this book. Theseus is portrayed as an oversexed macho twerp. I could not finish because at a certain point I just didn't care what [... more]
$14.95
Amazon.com |
The Charioteer
One More Vote for a Historical Screen Adaptation: I agree that I have always pictured this as a movie. It seemed like a natural subject for Merchant and Ivory, though it is too late for that, now. Someone said it isn't a historical title, but since I [... more]
$10.95
Amazon.com |
Funeral Games
Truly, Twilight of the Gods: The third bookof this magnificent retelling of the life and times of Alexander the Great focuses on the 8 years following his untimely death. It is said he left his far flung empire to "whoever is strongest" - some [... more]
$14.95
Amazon.com |
Fire from Heaven
A SUPERIOR AUTHOR: Wish they'd reprint all Mary Renault's work for today's readers, since she's a master at bringing you right into the times. She writes with authority, which she had, and with an authenticity that takes your breath away. This is her [... more]
$14.95
Amazon.com |
The Charioteer
One More Vote for a Historical Screen Adaptation: I agree that I have always pictured this as a movie. It seemed like a natural subject for Merchant and Ivory, though it is too late for that, now. Someone said it isn't a historical title, but since I [... more]
$14.95
Amazon.com |
The Last of the Wine
The End of the City...: I've loved this book for half my life, and I've assigned it to students in Western Civ. classes in universities. Be very clear, now: this is not a novel about the battles of the great war between Athens and Sparta. It's not [... more]
$14.95
Amazon.com |
The Friendly Young Ladies
Not one of Renault's best: This book is the most autobiographical that Mary wrote. I won't go into any explanation of this, but if you read one of the biographies about her life, you won't need my help to find the similarities. A huge weakness I have [... more]
$13.00
Amazon.com |
The Bull from the Sea
A magnificent tale of heroism, romance, and tragedy.: The word "tragedy" is bandied about so much nowadays that it has become devalued. Any death, accident, or painful occurrence is routinely labeled "tragic". But if you want to [... more]
$14.95
Amazon.com |
The Persian Boy
A huge hit: I loved this book! I couldn't put it down, so I ended up reading from about 11 pm to 6 am. This is probably the first real historical fiction I've ever read, and it's made me hungry for more. ::grins:: The characters were believable, if [... more]
$14.95
Amazon.com |
Fire from Heaven
A SUPERIOR AUTHOR: Wish they'd reprint all Mary Renault's work for today's readers, since she's a master at bringing you right into the times. She writes with authority, which she had, and with an authenticity that takes your breath away. This is her [... more]
$12.00
Amazon.com |
The King Must Die
Too much testosterone: I love mythology and history, and after reading the reviews I had high hopes. I could not finish this book. Theseus is portrayed as an oversexed macho twerp. I could not finish because at a certain point I just didn't care what [... more]
$15.95
Amazon.com |
Information provided in association with Amazon.com.
Prices are intended as a guide only, and are subject to change.
To confirm pricing and availability, click through to the merchant. |
