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King Jesus is one of the most controversial historical novels of all time. Robert Graves has summoned his superb narrative powers, his painstaking scholarship, his wit and unsurpassed ability to re-create the past, to produce a magnificent portrayal of the life of Christ on earth, with all its tragedy and poverty.
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The knowledge of a scholar and the imagination of a poet are brought to bear upon Jesus as a child, boy and man (Guardian)
Written with simplicity and reverence (Time)
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Robert Ranke Graves (1895-1985) was a British poet, novelist, and critic. He is best known for the historical novel I, Claudius and the critical study of myth and poetry The White Goddess.
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- PublisherLittlehampton Book Services Ltd
- Publication date1960
- ISBN 10 0304922692
- ISBN 13 9780304922697
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages356
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Book Description Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good (+). No Jacket. No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards, slightly foxed page edges, very clear gilt embossing to spine and no bumping to corners. Fold-out map at rear in excellent condition. 356pp. A novel by Robert Graves which considers the historical Jesus not as the Son of God, but rather as a philosopher with a legitimate claim to the Judaean throne through Herod the Great and it treats numerous Biblical stories in a non-religious manner. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery. Size: 8.75 x 5.5 inches. Seller Inventory # 027925
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