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This beautiful Book-of-the-Month Club edition corresponding to the first printing, is in fine condition. The pages are clean, crisp, and unmarked, and the binding remains tight and square. The blue cloth boards carry bright gilt lettering on the front and spine. The dust jacket is clean and well-kept.
This beautiful hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and unmarked, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is unmarked, purple cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book.
This near fine, well-preserved hardcover Book of the Month Club edition is clean and unmarked. The pages are tight and unmarked. The book is square and well-bound, with some wear to the top and bottom edges. It features grey cloth boards and bright gilt lettering on the spine. The Bull from the Sea by Mary Renault, published in 1962, is a sequel to The King Must Die. It continues the story of Theseus, the legendary Greek hero, focusing on his reign as king of Athens after defeating the Minotaur. Renault masterfully blends myth and history, offering a psychologically rich portrayal of Theseus and the trials of leadership. The novel is celebrated for its lyrical prose and thoughtful exploration of heroism and legacy.
This near fine, well-preserved hardcover Book of the Month Club edition is clean and unmarked. The pages are tight and unmarked. The book is square and well-bound, with some wear to the top and bottom edges. It features grey cloth boards and bright gilt lettering on the spine. The Bull from the Sea by Mary Renault is a sequel to The King Must Die. It continues the story of Theseus, the legendary Greek hero, focusing on his reign as king of Athens after defeating the Minotaur. Renault masterfully blends myth and history, offering a psychologically rich portrayal of Theseus and the trials of leadership. The novel is celebrated for its lyrical prose and thoughtful exploration of heroism and legacy.