Teaser Tuesday



They emerged from the lyceum and came upon the palaestra, a large courtyard covered in sand, surrounded by porticoes, with an entrance to another building at the far side. The palaestra, was buzzing with activity. In the nearer part, a group of about thirty young men were moving through a series of well-choreographed exercises. A young man played a rhythmic tune on a reed instrument, setting the pace for the exercise, as the trainer walked between the others, pausing to correct this one's posture or another one's movements. Farther away, some students as well as adult males were engaged in wrestling matches, boxing, and the long jump.http://adailyrhythm.com/

Comments

(Diane) Bibliophile By the Sea said…
Interesting intro -- I think I would read a bit more before deciding. Hope you like this one.
June 23, 2015 at 3:38 AM
JoAnn said…
Interesting, but I'd need the blurb or to read more before deciding. Hope you enjoy it!
June 23, 2015 at 4:37 AM
Beth F said…
I agree, it's interesting, but I too would need to know or read a bit more before deciding.
June 23, 2015 at 4:52 AM
Laurel-Rain Snow said…
I am fascinated. Thanks for sharing, and enjoy.

Here's mine: “THE NEW NEIGHBOR”

June 23, 2015 at 7:19 AM
Literary Feline said…
This is a time period in history I have not looked into much. Biblical history doesn't especially appeal to me, I am afraid, but, depending on the author and how objectively the novel is written, I might be interested.
June 23, 2015 at 8:35 AM
Vicki said…
I like the sound of this. I think it's a book I'd like to read.
June 23, 2015 at 10:36 AM
Tea said…
Biblical History is not always easy for me. This one is becoming more and more interesting.
June 23, 2015 at 11:36 AM
Kay said…
Interesting. I do like Biblical history and I had to make the book cover bigger to see the words beneath the title. Yep. Biblical history. Enjoy!
June 23, 2015 at 11:40 AM
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