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At the Palaces of Knossos

by Nikos Kazantzakis · 1972 · 219 pages

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"(Kazantzakis) paints a dream-like tapestry of the Cretan magnificence, power, and cruelty against which Athenian prince Theseus, with aid from Cretan Princess Ariadne, must fight for freedom". — Publishers Weekly

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Genre
historical fictionmythologymyths and folklorefantasy
Themes
childhood
Setting
greece
Subject
history
Audience
young adult
Length
medium · 219 pages

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