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Available
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Publication
Must Have Books (2021), 316 pages
Description
First published in 1956, The Etruscan is a fiction novel by Finnish author Mika Waltari. Beginning around 480 B.C., the story takes us on the spiritual journey of a young man named Lars Turms as he adventures through Ancient Greece to Sicily, Rome and, finally, Tuscany, searching for the meaning of life. He gradually becomes aware of his immortality and his duties to the future. Although set in ancient civilization, the book poses many of life's existential questions asked to this day, and the reader will find timeless answers to these timeless questions through the main character.
User reviews
LibraryThing member Lucy_Skywalker
I was so young when I read it that I remember only some of the characters, but not really what the book was about, but anyway, I liked it.
LibraryThing member PallanDavid
In this novel set in early Roman times, Mika Waltari takes us through the world between Carthage and Cypress, Phoenicia and Massilia, and all the ancient cities and lands and waterways between. Through the eyes of the protagonist, Lars Turms, an "immortal" gifted by the gods to do great things, we
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1955
Physical description
316 p.; 9 inches
ISBN
1773237934 / 9781773237930
Local notes
FB The hero abducts a priestess from the temple of Aphrodite, circa 500 BCE, because he is in love with her. She turns out to be a manipulative lying gold-digger. The story describes life in pagan times, with divination, sacrifices and many references to The Gods.