Renault, Mary
Overview
| Works: | 308 works in 1,740 publications in 12 languages and 36,951 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Fiction History Historical fiction Biographical fiction Fantasy fiction Psychological fiction Sources Bildungsromans Criticism, interpretation, etc Juvenile works |
| Roles: | Author, Author of introduction, Translator |
| Classifications: | PR6035.E55, 823.912 |
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Most widely held works about
Mary Renault
- The masks of Mary Renault : a literary biography by Caroline Zilboorg( )
- Mary Renault by Peter Wolfe( Book )
- Mary Renault : a biography by David Sweetman( Book )
- The Hellenism of Mary Renault by Bernard F Dick( Book )
- British women fiction writers, 1900-1960 by Harold Bloom( Book )
- Mary and the conqueror by Juliet Jenkin( Book )
- The significance of sport in ancient Greece as depicted through the historic novels of Mary Renault by Mary Pavlich Roby( Book )
- The Persian boy by Mary Renault( Book )
- Mary Renault : a biography by David Sweetman( Recording )
- The classical alternative : Mary Renault as historical novelist by Avril Rubenstein( Book )
- The Hellenism of Mary Renault [by] Bernard F. Dick. With a pref. by Harry T. Moore by Bernard F Dick( Book )
- Mary Renault : (1905-1983)( )
- "Someone who got it right" : Mary Renault as ancient novelist by Joanne Mathias Emig( )
- Talks for magazine programmes( Recording )
- Curtis Brown Ltd. records by Curtis Brown Ltd( )
- Theseus, fact and fiction; a study of the treatment of the Theseus legend by André Gide and Mary (Challans) Renault by Delene Curtis Lowther( )
- Mary Renault : love and war in Ancient Greece by Robert Dawson Scott( Visual )
- John Cushman Associates records by John Cushman Associates( )
- James O. Brown Associates records by James O. Brown Associates( )
- Bevis Hillier correspondence relating to John Betjeman by Bevis Hillier( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Mary Renault
The king must die by
Mary Renault(
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180 editions published between 1951 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 3,732 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ancient Athens paid tribute to its Cretan overlord each year by sending the finest of its sons and daughters to Crete each year to be trained for "bull-dancing", a sport that cost the Athenian youths their lives. Theseus, prince of Athens, substitutes himself for one of the youths and sails out to meet his fate in the ring
180 editions published between 1951 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 3,732 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ancient Athens paid tribute to its Cretan overlord each year by sending the finest of its sons and daughters to Crete each year to be trained for "bull-dancing", a sport that cost the Athenian youths their lives. Theseus, prince of Athens, substitutes himself for one of the youths and sails out to meet his fate in the ring
The bull from the sea by
Mary Renault(
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)
79 editions published between 1962 and 2017 in English and held by 3,325 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Theseus' life after the death of his father
79 editions published between 1962 and 2017 in English and held by 3,325 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Theseus' life after the death of his father
Fire from heaven by
Mary Renault(
Book
)
105 editions published between 1969 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 3,277 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Alexander's life from childhood to the age of twenty when he succeeded his murdered father, King Philip of Macedon."
105 editions published between 1969 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 3,277 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Alexander's life from childhood to the age of twenty when he succeeded his murdered father, King Philip of Macedon."
The Persian boy by
Mary Renault(
Book
)
147 editions published between 1900 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 3,142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A narrative of the life of Alexander the Great from the age of twenty-six until his death seven years later
147 editions published between 1900 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 3,142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A narrative of the life of Alexander the Great from the age of twenty-six until his death seven years later
The mask of Apollo by
Mary Renault(
Book
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94 editions published between 1956 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 2,991 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nikeratos, an actor of ancient Greece, greatly admires and devotes himself to Dion, a student of Plato, who is determined to bring democracy to Syracuse
94 editions published between 1956 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 2,991 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nikeratos, an actor of ancient Greece, greatly admires and devotes himself to Dion, a student of Plato, who is determined to bring democracy to Syracuse
The last of the wine by
Mary Renault(
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117 editions published between 1956 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 2,719 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alexis, a young Athenian of good family, reaches manhood during the last phases of the Peloponnesian war. He meets Lysis, a youth influenced by Socrates, and their relationship develops
117 editions published between 1956 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 2,719 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alexis, a young Athenian of good family, reaches manhood during the last phases of the Peloponnesian war. He meets Lysis, a youth influenced by Socrates, and their relationship develops
Funeral games by
Mary Renault(
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75 editions published between 1981 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 2,336 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The combat of Alexander's heirs"--Jacket
75 editions published between 1981 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 2,336 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The combat of Alexander's heirs"--Jacket
The praise singer by
Mary Renault(
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55 editions published between 1978 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 2,142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sicily -- Keos -- Samos -- Athens -- Sacred way -- Author's note -- Chronology
55 editions published between 1978 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 2,142 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sicily -- Keos -- Samos -- Athens -- Sacred way -- Author's note -- Chronology
The nature of Alexander by
Mary Renault(
Book
)
67 editions published between 1975 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 2,077 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A psychological study of Alexander the Great by the writer who fictionalized his biography in a series of novels
67 editions published between 1975 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 2,077 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A psychological study of Alexander the Great by the writer who fictionalized his biography in a series of novels
The charioteer by
Mary Renault(
Book
)
99 editions published between 1953 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,958 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After enduring an injury at Dunkirk during World War II, Laurie Odell is sent to a rural veterans' hospital in England to convalesce. There he befriends the young, bright Andrew, a conscientious objector serving as an orderly. As they find solace and companionship together in the idyllic surroundings of the hospital, their friendship blooms into a discreet, chaste romance. Then one day, Ralph Lanyon, a mentor from Laurie's schoolboy days, suddenly reappears in Laurie's life, and draws him into a tight-knit social circle of world-weary gay men. Laurie is forced to choose between the sweet ideals of innocence and the distinct pleasures of experience
99 editions published between 1953 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,958 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After enduring an injury at Dunkirk during World War II, Laurie Odell is sent to a rural veterans' hospital in England to convalesce. There he befriends the young, bright Andrew, a conscientious objector serving as an orderly. As they find solace and companionship together in the idyllic surroundings of the hospital, their friendship blooms into a discreet, chaste romance. Then one day, Ralph Lanyon, a mentor from Laurie's schoolboy days, suddenly reappears in Laurie's life, and draws him into a tight-knit social circle of world-weary gay men. Laurie is forced to choose between the sweet ideals of innocence and the distinct pleasures of experience
The friendly young ladies : a novel by
Mary Renault(
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36 editions published between 1944 and 2014 in English and held by 691 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Roman gesitueerd in het Engeland van de jaren dertig. Ménage à trois van twee zusters en vriendin wordt verstoord door bezoek van hun broer
36 editions published between 1944 and 2014 in English and held by 691 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Roman gesitueerd in het Engeland van de jaren dertig. Ménage à trois van twee zusters en vriendin wordt verstoord door bezoek van hun broer
The lion in the gateway : the heroic battles of the Greeks and Persians at Marathon, Salamis and Thermopylae by
Mary Renault(
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24 editions published between 1946 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 636 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story about how the Greeks defied the Persians at Marathon, Salamis, and Thermopylae, and pulled victory out of defeat
24 editions published between 1946 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 636 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story about how the Greeks defied the Persians at Marathon, Salamis, and Thermopylae, and pulled victory out of defeat
Return to night by
Mary Renault(
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24 editions published between 1947 and 2014 in English and Spanish and held by 587 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
English woman physician falls in love with patient in hospital
24 editions published between 1947 and 2014 in English and Spanish and held by 587 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
English woman physician falls in love with patient in hospital
North face, a novel by
Mary Renault(
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26 editions published between 1948 and 2014 in English and Spanish and held by 413 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Romance of two young English mountaineers
26 editions published between 1948 and 2014 in English and Spanish and held by 413 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Romance of two young English mountaineers
Kind are her answers by
Mary Renault(
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24 editions published between 1940 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 299 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Doctor Kit Anderson is starting to see his marriage in a new light. The relationship with his beautiful wife, Janet, is strained, and she seems to him shallow and narcissistic. Immersing himself in his work, Anderson takes consolation in his career - that is, until he meets Christie, the niece of a dying patient. Warm and vivacious, Christie stands in stark contrast to Janet, providing the passion and intimacy that has been missing from his life . How long can their affair be kept secret, though, and does Kit want the best for Christie, or only for himself?"--Provided by publisher
24 editions published between 1940 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 299 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Doctor Kit Anderson is starting to see his marriage in a new light. The relationship with his beautiful wife, Janet, is strained, and she seems to him shallow and narcissistic. Immersing himself in his work, Anderson takes consolation in his career - that is, until he meets Christie, the niece of a dying patient. Warm and vivacious, Christie stands in stark contrast to Janet, providing the passion and intimacy that has been missing from his life . How long can their affair be kept secret, though, and does Kit want the best for Christie, or only for himself?"--Provided by publisher
Purposes of love by
Mary Renault(
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26 editions published between 1939 and 2014 in English and held by 291 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Vivian, a student nurse, chose her profession as a challenge, both to her spirit and to her permanently exhausted body; Mic immerses himself in his work at the hospital to ward off the emotional wounds of an unhappy childhood. Through Jan, Viv's beloved older brother, they meet, and their friendship turns into a secret romance. Secret because, if discovered, it would cost them their jobs. Despite the discipline and rigid hierarchy imposed by the hospital, their passion takes root, but between them hangs the tantalising and enigmatic shadow of Jan
26 editions published between 1939 and 2014 in English and held by 291 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Vivian, a student nurse, chose her profession as a challenge, both to her spirit and to her permanently exhausted body; Mic immerses himself in his work at the hospital to ward off the emotional wounds of an unhappy childhood. Through Jan, Viv's beloved older brother, they meet, and their friendship turns into a secret romance. Secret because, if discovered, it would cost them their jobs. Despite the discipline and rigid hierarchy imposed by the hospital, their passion takes root, but between them hangs the tantalising and enigmatic shadow of Jan
The middle mist by
Mary Renault(
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12 editions published between 1915 and 1978 in English and held by 234 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Elsie, sheltered and naive, is seventeen and unhappy. Stifled by life with her bickering parents in a bleak Cornish village, she falls in love with the first presentable young man she meets -- Peter, an ambitious London doctor. On his advice she runs away from home and goes to live with her sister Leonora, who escaped eight years earlier. But there are surprises in store for conventional Elsie as her sister has a rather bohemian lifestyle: not only does Leo live in a houseboat on the Thames where she writes Westerns for a living, she shares her boat, and her bed, with the lovely Helen.When Peter pays this strange menage a visit, turning his attention from one 'friendly' young lady to the next, he disturbs the calm for each of them -- with results unforeseen by all
12 editions published between 1915 and 1978 in English and held by 234 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Elsie, sheltered and naive, is seventeen and unhappy. Stifled by life with her bickering parents in a bleak Cornish village, she falls in love with the first presentable young man she meets -- Peter, an ambitious London doctor. On his advice she runs away from home and goes to live with her sister Leonora, who escaped eight years earlier. But there are surprises in store for conventional Elsie as her sister has a rather bohemian lifestyle: not only does Leo live in a houseboat on the Thames where she writes Westerns for a living, she shares her boat, and her bed, with the lovely Helen.When Peter pays this strange menage a visit, turning his attention from one 'friendly' young lady to the next, he disturbs the calm for each of them -- with results unforeseen by all
The king must die by
Mary Renault(
Recording
)
12 editions published between 1983 and 2013 in English and held by 167 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Historical fiction recounting the life of young Theseus, Prince of Troizen, King of Eleusis and Athens, and slayer of the Minotaur
12 editions published between 1983 and 2013 in English and held by 167 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Historical fiction recounting the life of young Theseus, Prince of Troizen, King of Eleusis and Athens, and slayer of the Minotaur
Promise of love by
Mary Renault(
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15 editions published between 1919 and 1987 in English and Spanish and held by 152 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
15 editions published between 1919 and 1987 in English and Spanish and held by 152 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Novels of Alexander the Great by
Mary Renault(
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1 edition published in 2013 in English and held by 150 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A special three-in-one edition of Mary Renault & rsquo;s acclaimed historical novels about the life and times of Alexander the Great & ldquo;Mary Renault is a shining light to both historical novelists and their readers. She does not pretend the past is like the present, or that the people of ancient Greece were just like us. She shows us their strangeness; discerning, sure-footed, challenging our values, piquing our curiosity, she leads us through an alien landscape that moves and delights us. & rdquo; & mdash;Hilary Mantel Fire from Heaven is a gripping account of the formative years of Alexander & rsquo;s life. The story tells of his complex relationship with his parents; of his two great bonds & mdash;to his horse, Oxhead, and to his dearest friend and eventual lover, Hephaistion & mdash;and of the army he commands when he is barely an adult. Coming of age during the battles for southern Greece, Alexander the Great first takes someone & rsquo;s life at age twelve and swiftly eliminates his rivals as soon as he comes to power, emerging in this novel as a captivating and complex figure. The iconic Persian Boy centers on the Macedon king as seen through the eyes of his lover and most faithful attendant, the eunuch Bagoas. When Bagoas is very young, his father is murdered and he is sold as a slave to King Darius of Persia. Then, when Alexander conquers the land, he is given Bagoas as a gift, and the boy is besotted. This passion comes at a time when much is at stake & mdash;Alexander has two wives, conflicts are ablaze, and plots on his life abound. The result is a riveting account of a great conqueror & rsquo;s years of triumph and, ultimately, heartbreak. In Funeral Games, a bloody struggle for power rages after the death ofAlexander, leaving an empire that extends from the Adriatic Sea to the Indus River. The power players include Ptolemy, two father-son teams, and a cadre of influential women & mdash;not least of whom is Eurydike, whose plan is to marry Alexander & rsquo;s disabled brother, Arridaios. Brimming with outsize personalities, brazen plots, and a sweeping sense of history, Funeral Games brings to vivid life the world of Alexander the Great, and the seismic tumult in the wake of his death. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Mary Renault including rare images of the author
1 edition published in 2013 in English and held by 150 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A special three-in-one edition of Mary Renault & rsquo;s acclaimed historical novels about the life and times of Alexander the Great & ldquo;Mary Renault is a shining light to both historical novelists and their readers. She does not pretend the past is like the present, or that the people of ancient Greece were just like us. She shows us their strangeness; discerning, sure-footed, challenging our values, piquing our curiosity, she leads us through an alien landscape that moves and delights us. & rdquo; & mdash;Hilary Mantel Fire from Heaven is a gripping account of the formative years of Alexander & rsquo;s life. The story tells of his complex relationship with his parents; of his two great bonds & mdash;to his horse, Oxhead, and to his dearest friend and eventual lover, Hephaistion & mdash;and of the army he commands when he is barely an adult. Coming of age during the battles for southern Greece, Alexander the Great first takes someone & rsquo;s life at age twelve and swiftly eliminates his rivals as soon as he comes to power, emerging in this novel as a captivating and complex figure. The iconic Persian Boy centers on the Macedon king as seen through the eyes of his lover and most faithful attendant, the eunuch Bagoas. When Bagoas is very young, his father is murdered and he is sold as a slave to King Darius of Persia. Then, when Alexander conquers the land, he is given Bagoas as a gift, and the boy is besotted. This passion comes at a time when much is at stake & mdash;Alexander has two wives, conflicts are ablaze, and plots on his life abound. The result is a riveting account of a great conqueror & rsquo;s years of triumph and, ultimately, heartbreak. In Funeral Games, a bloody struggle for power rages after the death ofAlexander, leaving an empire that extends from the Adriatic Sea to the Indus River. The power players include Ptolemy, two father-son teams, and a cadre of influential women & mdash;not least of whom is Eurydike, whose plan is to marry Alexander & rsquo;s disabled brother, Arridaios. Brimming with outsize personalities, brazen plots, and a sweeping sense of history, Funeral Games brings to vivid life the world of Alexander the Great, and the seismic tumult in the wake of his death. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Mary Renault including rare images of the author
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Related Identities
- Alexander the Great 356 B.C.-323 B.C.
- Theseus King of Athens
- Philip II King of Macedonia 382 B.C.-336 B.C.
- Plato
- Σιμωνίδης ο Κείος π. 556-467 π.Χ
- Zilboorg, Caroline Author
- Wolfe, Peter 1933- Author
- Sweetman, David 1943- Author
- Dick, Bernard F. Author
- Hodges, C. Walter (Cyril Walter) 1909-2004 Illustrator
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Alternative Names
Challans, Eileen Mary
Challans, Eileen Mary, 1905-1983
Challans Mary
Challans, Mary, 1905-
Challans Mary 1905-1983
Challans, Mary Eileen, 1905-1983
Mary Renault angol írónő
Mary Renault britische Schriftstellerin
Mary Renault Brits romanschrijfster (1905-1983)
Mary Renault britská spisovatelka
Mary Renault écrivaine britannique
Mary Renault scrittrice britannica
Renault, Mary
Renault, Mary pseud
Renō, Mairē 1905-1983
Renō, Marē
Мері Рено
Рено Мэри
Рено, Мэри 1905-1983
Чаллэнс Э.М. 1905-1983
Մերի Ռենո
מרי רנו סופרת בריטית
رنو، مرى
ماري رينو
ماری رنولت
メアリ・ルノー
リノールト, メアリー
ルノー, メアリ
瑪莉·雷諾特
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