Another book of the second type ( historical re-telling of a classic myth ) , which I first read ages ago in a high school mythology class is "The King Must Die" by Mary Renault....tracing the adventures of Theseus. Superb. Great prose. Even brings into the story the Eleusinian mysteries. I've read it many times over the years and it is still a favorite! Really enjoying your channel.
Steven Pressfield and Robert Harris are two of my favourite historical fiction authors! Kudos for the editing! You have every reason to move forward like this. The transitions are more fluid and dynamic than before :)
I especially like Colleen McCullough's epic Masters of Rome series; seven novels covering the fall of the Roman republic, from 110 BC to the battle of Actium. And each novel at least 800 pages long. She also included an extensive glossary, so she wouldn't have to explain everything in exposition. It's of the traditional type of historical fiction. It's MY 'Game of Thrones.' I also like Mika Waltari's "The Egyptian." It is the story of Sinuhe, the physician to the king who happens to be everybody's favorite bad-boy Pharaoh, Ankhenaten. It's also traditional in nature, but too ancient to be well documented, so there is a lot of invention. But it's a cracking-good story.
I like Bernard Cornwell. Aside from his more famous, “Last KIngdom” series, he also does a series on the 100 yrs war-seen through the eyes of a regular fictitious soldier. Edwardian-battles of Crécy, and Poitiers; the later battle of Azincourt. Fantastic. But you really have to feel for the main character. He meets a beautiful French woman and falls in love, and she seems to love him to, right up until she meets the Black Prince. She said, see ya later skater. Poor guy. But, he did get to kill several MF’s with his longbow, so, you can’t have your cake and eat it too right.
Graves is amazing, I love him. Never read Harris, but I want to! The Wolf Den is also on my TBR. Agree about Claire Heywood, Daughters of Sparta was great.
@MoAn Inc. I have a few questions about the Hades and Persephone myth 1) is there a place were there is an accurate description of the underworld? Like a “map”? 2) is there a name for the coins that people give Charon to ferry them to the underworld? 3) do we have some idea what Persephone and Hades did before she was returned to the upper world?
1) Theogony (Theogonia) by Hesiod describes the Underworld in more detail. The Iliad and Odyssey also offer various intepretations of this realm. 2) The coin presented to Charon was the obolos, an ancient Greek coin of low value. 3) She was the queen of the Underworld, so along with Hades (or in other cases Pluto) they ruled this Kingdom together.
@@iakovosvlioras3745 thank you! I’m currently in the middle of structuring a retelling of the the myth but want to have as many elements of the original story as possible (such as the underworld as a lot of the story takes place there)
@@moviemelody2210 This myth is so ''legendary'' that even Christianity incorporates this underworld kingdom with Jesus Christ descending into Hades to liberate humanity's souls and declare His Resurrection. So you can find some further ''spiritual'' interpretations of Hades (the underworld) in the gospels too.
@@moviemelody2210 And lastly, the legend of Orpheus and Eurydice would be of high interest to you, as it takes place mostly in the underworld as well and it relates to your third question too. Cheers!
How well researched are these books? Do you ever read nonfiction history along with historical fiction to get a more complete understanding of the reality of the story? The history is the point right?
Another book of the second type ( historical re-telling of a classic myth ) , which I first read ages ago in a high school mythology class is "The King Must Die" by Mary Renault....tracing the adventures of Theseus. Superb. Great prose. Even brings into the story the Eleusinian mysteries. I've read it many times over the years and it is still a favorite! Really enjoying your channel.
Just noticed that you have a review of this, sorry !
Steven Pressfield and Robert Harris are two of my favourite historical fiction authors!
Kudos for the editing! You have every reason to move forward like this. The transitions are more fluid and dynamic than before :)
😇 thank youuuuu
I especially like Colleen McCullough's epic Masters of Rome series; seven novels covering the fall of the Roman republic, from 110 BC to the battle of Actium. And each novel at least 800 pages long. She also included an extensive glossary, so she wouldn't have to explain everything in exposition. It's of the traditional type of historical fiction. It's MY 'Game of Thrones.'
I also like Mika Waltari's "The Egyptian." It is the story of Sinuhe, the physician to the king who happens to be everybody's favorite bad-boy Pharaoh, Ankhenaten. It's also traditional in nature, but too ancient to be well documented, so there is a lot of invention. But it's a cracking-good story.
I like Bernard Cornwell. Aside from his more famous, “Last KIngdom” series, he also does a series on the 100 yrs war-seen through the eyes of a regular fictitious soldier. Edwardian-battles of Crécy, and Poitiers; the later battle of Azincourt. Fantastic. But you really have to feel for the main character. He meets a beautiful French woman and falls in love, and she seems to love him to, right up until she meets the Black Prince. She said, see ya later skater. Poor guy. But, he did get to kill several MF’s with his longbow, so, you can’t have your cake and eat it too right.
Very interesting, thanks!!! Nice suggestions for the summer. You may, also, check Dan Simmons 'Ilium' and 'Olympos'.
I’ll definitely check those out, thank you!
Graves is amazing, I love him. Never read Harris, but I want to! The Wolf Den is also on my TBR. Agree about Claire Heywood, Daughters of Sparta was great.
You’ll love Harris and Harper!!! 🤩
I love your awesome, inspiring, insightful and educational videos. Big kudos & the best of luck!
Thank you SO much 🥹
@@MoAnInc I've just recently found your channel--you've definitely got a subscriber. By the by---what is your take on Neil Stephenson's Baroque Cycle?
@MoAn Inc. I have a few questions about the Hades and Persephone myth
1) is there a place were there is an accurate description of the underworld? Like a “map”?
2) is there a name for the coins that people give Charon to ferry them to the underworld?
3) do we have some idea what Persephone and Hades did before she was returned to the upper world?
1) Theogony (Theogonia) by Hesiod describes the Underworld in more detail. The Iliad and Odyssey also offer various intepretations of this realm.
2) The coin presented to Charon was the obolos, an ancient Greek coin of low value.
3) She was the queen of the Underworld, so along with Hades (or in other cases Pluto) they ruled this Kingdom together.
@@iakovosvlioras3745 thank you! I’m currently in the middle of structuring a retelling of the the myth but want to have as many elements of the original story as possible (such as the underworld as a lot of the story takes place there)
@@moviemelody2210 This myth is so ''legendary'' that even Christianity incorporates this underworld kingdom with Jesus Christ descending into Hades to liberate humanity's souls and declare His Resurrection. So you can find some further ''spiritual'' interpretations of Hades (the underworld) in the gospels too.
@@iakovosvlioras3745 thanks for the references, it’s really helpful:)
@@moviemelody2210 And lastly, the legend of Orpheus and Eurydice would be of high interest to you, as it takes place mostly in the underworld as well and it relates to your third question too. Cheers!
i started this show called romulus about the founding of Rome is really good, they use archaic latin
Oh!!!
I need to read Claire Haywood! Have you read No Season But The Summer?
I have not yet!!! It’s on my TBR 🤓
Thank you!
You’re welcome!
How well researched are these books? Do you ever read nonfiction history along with historical fiction to get a more complete understanding of the reality of the story? The history is the point right?
I have many nonfiction book reviews on the channel as well as chats with professors about more specific historical time periods 🤓