The Last of the Wine (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Mary Challans
- First Published: 1956
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Historical
- Time of Work: 430-402
- Setting: Athens and the Aegean Sea
- Genres: Long fiction, Historical fiction
- Subjects: Philosophy or philosophers, Gay men, Homosexuality or homosexuals, War, Politicians, Soldiers, Athletes, Greek or Roman times, Greece or Greek people, Plague, Hellenism
- Locales: Athens, ancient, Greece, ancient, Aegean Sea, Corinth, ancient
Characters Discussed
Alexias, the son of Myron and the central character and narrator. He is dedicated to the Platonic principle of achieving physical and spiritual excellence. He transcends being merely “typical” in his dedication to his ideal and his dedication to his lover-mentor, Lysis. He constantly strives to be honorable as a man and a citizen, but he is willing to sacrifice his honor for the welfare of his family by posing for a sculptor during the siege of Athens. He is sensitive to the difficulties his stepmother faces and tries to be patient and understanding...
[The entire page is 869 words long]
Navigate
- The Last of the Wine (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
- The Last of the Wine (Masterplots, Revised Second Edition)
- The Last of the Wine (Cyclopedia of Literary Places)
See Also:
See Also:
- - The Last of the Wine summary and study guide in the quickNotes.
- Add The Last of the Wine to your favorites