The Persian Boy
Mary Renault's The Persian Boy (1972) is a historical romance and historical fiction novel. It takes readers to Greece and Thrace in Macedonian Expansion, 359–323 B.C. It features Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C), Alexander III King of Macedonia and Alexander the Great (356 B.C.-323 B.C). Key subjects include eunuchs, kings and rulers, Historischer Roman and Alexander.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, and 74 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 50 editions across 4 languages.
It runs to roughly 424 pages — 7–8 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Persian Boy
Historical novel set in the time of Alexander the Great. This novel tells the story of the climactic last seven years of Alexander the Great's life through the eyes of his lover, Bagoas, a eunoch who was sold to King Darius of Persia, but found freedom with the great general, sustaining Alexander through mutiny, assassination attempts and two wives.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Persian Boy?
The Persian Boy was written by Mary Renault and first published in 1972.
What genre is The Persian Boy?
It is usually shelved as Historical Romance and Historical Fiction.
How long is The Persian Boy?
The median edition has 424 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Persian Boy?
Readers who like it often enjoy Captain Corelli's Mandolin, The Things We Leave Unfinished and Water for Elephants.
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