Renault, Mary
The Persian Boy: A Novel of Alexander the Great: A Virago Modern Classic (Virago Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349018553
- author:
- Renault, Mary
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Virago Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 20.4 x 12.9 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Persian Boy, a Virago Modern Classic, is a groundbreaking novel that reimagines the last years of Alexander the Great's life through the eyes of his lover, Bagoas. Born as a boy and sold as a eunuch, Bagoas finds freedom in the Persian court, but his life is forever changed when he meets the young Macedonian commander, Alexander. Their encounter sparks a passionate devotion that shapes Bagoas' future and deepens into a relationship that will sustain them both through turmoil and tragedy.
This spellbinding tale of power, loyalty and loss is a vision of history transfigured by love. With its potent portrayal of Alexander's beauty and charisma, The Persian Boy is a captivating exploration of the human heart. Mary Renault's masterful storytelling brings the ancient world to life, revealing the value, style and passions of a bygone era.
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