title: The Face of Apollo: The First Book of the Gods
author:  Fred Saberhagen 
description: In a post-technology world in which the Olympian deities are distant memories, Jeremy Redthorn discovers a divine artifact that transforms his life and heralds the return of the gods. Equally at home with both sf and fantasy, Saberhagen (Beserker Fury, LJ 8/97) here shows off his skill at revitalizing old mythologies in this rousing series opener. Combining the epic quest with a story of one young man's rite of passage, this title should appeal to YA readers as well as to the author's many fans.<br />Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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  # OSCAR
  
  
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  ## Matthew Sturgis
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Start Reading](part0004.html#3Q280-d866be53620d44828a6e5b8b8af4a950)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [About this Book](part0001.html#UGI0-d866be53620d44828a6e5b8b8af4a950)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [About the Author](part0138.html#43JDK0-d866be53620d44828a6e5b8b8af4a950)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Table of Contents](part0002.html#1T140-d866be53620d44828a6e5b8b8af4a950)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  AN APOLLO BOOK
  
  
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  ### [About Oscar](part0002.html#1T140-d866be53620d44828a6e5b8b8af4a950)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Oscar Wilde’s life – like his wit – was alive with paradox. He was both an
  early exponent and a victim of ‘celebrity culture’: famous for being famous,
  he was lauded and ridiculed in equal measure. His achievements were frequently
  downplayed, his successes resented. He had a genius for comedy but strove to
  write tragedies. He was an unabashed snob who nevertheless delighted in
  exposing the faults of s