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The Persian Boy

Pages
416
Published
1972
Language
English

Synopsis

Experience the final seven years of Alexander the Great's life through the eyes of Bagoas, his lover and a Persian eunuch. Sold into servitude, Bagoas finds an unexpected freedom and connection with the legendary general. Their bond endures through mutiny, assassination attempts, and Alexander's marriages, offering a unique perspective on a pivotal historical figure.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (1)
Violence