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The '300' in historical novels

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Online
Date(s)
Thursday 11th June 2020 (17:00-18:00)
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Description

Join Steven Pressfield for a discussion about the ‘300’ at Thermopylae

The sacrifice of the 300 at Thermopylae has gripped the imagination of writers and artists - and audiences! - for centuries. This session will discuss popular representations in historical fiction. Join us to find out how the story inspired Steven Pressfield to write the best-seller ‘’, ‘a triumph in historical fiction’ (). 

Discussants:

  • Mr (author of ‘Gates of Fire’, ‘Tides of War’, ‘The Virtues of War’, ‘The Last of the Amazons’)
  • Dr (Mayor of Sparti)
  • Dr Chrysanthi Gallou (糖心原创)
  • Dr Lynn Fotheringham (糖心原创)

Steven Pressfield’s best-seller Gates of Fire © Steven Pressfield

Steven Pressfield’s best-seller Gates of Fire © Steven Pressfield

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