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Rating: Summary: Deadalus and the Real Minotaur Review: THE WHITE BULL by Fred Saberhagen is an interesting twist on the story of Daedalus and his son Icarus.A large white bull rises from the sea and enters the kingdom of King Minos. This bull is not quite like normal bulls. It walks upright and speaks like a man. It also comes from amongst the stars. The story sort of becomes a twist on Twain's CONNECTICUT YANKEE. Daedalus is commissioned to fashion a labyrinth, a welcome relief from the requests for terra cotta plumbing, and while helping the bull is given the knowledge he needs to fulfill his dream of flight (yes, wax has something to do with it). The bull sets up a university in an inspired parody of university administration that just has to be read. All of the classic elements of the tale of the Minotaur are present but with a twist of science fiction. Like the original, this story involves tragedy as Daedalus just tries to be free. Based on a short story that I haven't read, I found this to be one of Saberhagen's better novels. If you can find a copy you should give it a look.
Rating: Summary: Deadalus and the Real Minotaur Review: THE WHITE BULL by Fred Saberhagen is an interesting twist on the story of Daedalus and his son Icarus. A large white bull rises from the sea and enters the kingdom of King Minos. This bull is not quite like normal bulls. It walks upright and speaks like a man. It also comes from amongst the stars. The story sort of becomes a twist on Twain's CONNECTICUT YANKEE. Daedalus is commissioned to fashion a labyrinth, a welcome relief from the requests for terra cotta plumbing, and while helping the bull is given the knowledge he needs to fulfill his dream of flight (yes, wax has something to do with it). The bull sets up a university in an inspired parody of university administration that just has to be read. All of the classic elements of the tale of the Minotaur are present but with a twist of science fiction. Like the original, this story involves tragedy as Daedalus just tries to be free. Based on a short story that I haven't read, I found this to be one of Saberhagen's better novels. If you can find a copy you should give it a look.
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