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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.
Imprint:
London : Virago, 2014.
Collation:
496 pages ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: Harlow: Longman, 1972.
ISBN:
9781844089581 (pbk)1844089584 (pbk)9781405526210 (ePub ebook)
LC class:
PR6035.E55
Language:
English
BRN:
378081
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