About “The Praise Singer”
The book follows the life of Simonides, a lyric poet born on the island of Keos, who escapes a harsh upbringing through an apprenticeship with a renowned Ionian singer. As he travels through 5th century B.C. Greece, Simonides navigates the shifting political and cultural landscapes shaped by tyrants, royal patronage, and the flourishing of the arts, witnessing events such as the Persian invasion of Ionia and the fall of the Pisistratids, while encountering figures including Pythagoras and Aischylos.
Book details
- Published
- 1978
- Latest edition
- 1978 · ISBN 9780394502731
- ISBN
- 9780394502731
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Praise Singer?
The Praise Singer by Mary Renault has 290 pages.
