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The Goddess of Buttercups and DaisiesNovel
Martin Millarstandalone novel2015
Humor, funny in tone, about gods and war.
“O woe, how can his latest comedy convince Athenian citizens to vote down another ten years of war against Sparta if they're too busy scoffing at the diminutive phalluses?”
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LaviniaNovel
Ursula K. Le Guinstandalone novel2008
Reflective in tone, about gods and coming of age.
A Thousand ShipsNovel
Natalie Haynesstandalone novel2019
Emotional in tone, about war and grief and loss.
The Song of AchillesNovel
Madeline Millerstandalone novel2011
Emotional in tone, about forbidden love and grief and loss.
“Set during the Greek Heroic Age, it is a retelling of the Trojan War as told from the perspective of Patroclus.”
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TheseusSeries
series2 books1958
completed
Adventurous in tone, about quests and coming of age.
“Renault wrote a sequel, The Bull from the Sea, in 1962.”
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The FirebrandNovel
Marion Zimmer Bradleystandalone novel1987
Historical fantasy, about gods and prophecy.
“Set in the ancient city of Troy, the novel is a retelling of Homer's epic poem the Iliad.”
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