Ready Reference Treatise: The King Must Die

“The King Must Die” by Mary Renault was first published in 1958. It is a bildungsroman and historical novel. The story explores the early life and adventures of a Greek mythological hero named Theseus.

The story is set in several ancient Greek cities such as Athens, Troizen, Corinth, Eleusis, etc. It is not a merely retelling of the myth.

The author has created a plausible story based on archaeological and anthropological premises. The author believes that it may have developed into the myth.

Ready Reference Treatise: The King Must Die
Copyright
Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Plot Overview
Chapter Three: Characters
Chapter Four: Complete Summary
Book One
Book Two
Book Three
Book Four
Book Five
Chapter Five: Critical Analysis