The Persian Boy
$38.06
- Paperback
432 pages
- Release Date
2 September 2002
Summary
The Persian Boy traces the last years of Alexander’s life through the eyes of his lover, Bagoas. Abducted and gelded as a boy, Bagoas was sold as a courtesan to King Darius of Persia, but found freedom with Alexander after the Macedon army conquered his homeland. Their relationship sustains Alexander as he weathers assassination plots, the demands of two foreign wives, a sometimes-mutinous army, and his own ferocious temper. After Alexander’s mysterious death, we are left wondering if this Pe…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780394751016 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0394751019 |
| Author: | Mary Renault |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Vintage Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 432 |
| Release Date: | 2 September 2002 |
| Weight: | 346g |
| Dimensions: | 202mm x 133mm x 24mm |
| Series: | The Alexander Trilogy |
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Critics Review
“It takes skill to depict, as Renault has done, this half-man, half-courtesan who is so deeply in love with the warrior”. The Atlanic Monthly
About The Author
Mary Renault
Mary Renault (1905-1983) was a British writer best known for her historical novels set in ancient Greece. She is admired for her meticulous research, vivid prose, and compelling characterizations, bringing the ancient world to life for modern readers. Her works often explore themes of love, war, and philosophy, and she is particularly celebrated for her sympathetic portrayals of same-sex relationships in ancient Greek society.
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