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I enjoyed getting to know more about the life of Simonides. Can anyone recommend more historical novels where the protagonist might be well-known, but isn't a soldier/commander/politician/tyrant/king?

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Circe by madeline Miller (extremely good book)
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I want to like this, but nothing is happening. Is there a plot? An antagonist?

I wish I had eyeballs This is historical fiction about "normal people" rather than politicians, demagogues or leaders, you won't generally like the genre if you look for cl…moreThis is historical fiction about "normal people" rather than politicians, demagogues or leaders, you won't generally like the genre if you look for clear antagonists, especially with one which is about a poet. The magic of the book lies in the close look and analysis at the ancient world and its customs and morality, definitely not enjoyable if one looks for twists, turns and a varied plot.(less)

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