The Charioteer A Virago Modern Classic - Mary Renault

the Charioteer Remains Compelling Both As A Snapshot Of A Particular - And Particularly Fascinating - Cultural Moment, And As A Deeply Romantic Story Of Love Fulfilled Against The Odds. It Has All Those Qualities That Make Mary Renault So Memorable As A Novelist: Craft, Subtlety, Intelligence, And A Terrific Natural Sympathy With The Intricacies Of Honour And Desire' Sarah Waters'an Explosive And Courageous Book' Simon Russell Bealefirst Published In 1953, The Charioteer Is A Tender, Intelligent Coming-of-age Novel And A Bold, Unapologetic Portrayal Of Homosexuality That Stands With Gore Vidal's The City And The Pillar And James Baldwin's Giovanni's Room As A Landmark Work In Gay Literature.injured At Dunkirk, Laurie Odell, A Young Corporal, Is Recovering At A Rural Veterans' Hospital. There He Meets Andrew, A Conscientious Objector Serving As An Orderly, And The Men Find Solace In Their Covert Friendship.