The Bull from the Sea
Mary Renault's The Bull from the Sea (1962) is a historical fantasy and romantasy novel. Characters include Theseus, Theseus Fiktive Gestalt and Ariadne. Key subjects include theseus, Greece and minotaurus.
19 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 64 editions across 4 languages.
At about 304 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.
About The Bull from the Sea
The Bull from the Sea reconstructs the legend of Theseus, the valiant youth who slew the Minotaur, became king, and brought prosperity to Attica. Chief among his heroic exploits is the seduction of Hippolyta, the Queen of the Amazons, who irrevocably brought about both his greatest joy and his tragic destiny.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Bull from the Sea?
The Bull from the Sea was written by Mary Renault and first published in 1962.
What genre is The Bull from the Sea?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy, Romantasy, Myth & Legend Fiction and Historical Romance.
How long is The Bull from the Sea?
The median edition has 304 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Bull from the Sea?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Hollow Hills, Outlander and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.
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