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Dark Prince

  • 1991 first published
  • 547 pages
  • 6 editions

Dark Prince is a 1991 historical fantasy and epic fantasy novel by David A. Gemmell. The story is set in Greece, in Macedonian Expansion, 359–323 B.C. It features Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C) and Parmenion (ca. 400-330 B.C). Readers will find themes of kings and rulers and Devil.

10 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 6 editions.

It runs to roughly 547 pages — 10–11 hours of reading at an average pace.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

  • Macedonian Expansion, 359–323 B.C

Characters

  • Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C)
  • Parmenion (ca. 400-330 B.C)

Subjects

  • Kings and rulers
  • Generals
  • Fantasy fiction
  • Horror
  • Science fiction
  • Devil
  • Epic fantasy

Publisher

Quick answers

Who wrote Dark Prince?

Dark Prince was written by David A. Gemmell and first published in 1991.

What genre is Dark Prince?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Demons & Devils and Horror.

How long is Dark Prince?

The median edition has 547 pages, about 10–11 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Dark Prince?

Readers who like it often enjoy Jurgen, The Gunslinger and The house of the Wolfings.

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