The Persian boy
Renault, Mary2014
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In this novel, Mary Renault traces the last years of Alexander's life through the eyes of his lover, Bagoas. Bagoas was gelded as a child and was sold as a courtesan to King Darius of Persia before Alexander's army conquered Persia. Initially he was taken on as an attendant to Alexander's household.
Main title:
The Persian boy / Mary Renault.
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Imprint:
London : Virago, 2014.
Collation:
496 pages ; 20 cm.
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Originally published: Harlow: Longman, 1972.
ISBN:
9781844089581 (pbk)
Dewey class:
FICTION
Language:
English
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BRN:
2001228
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