by Mary Renault · Grijalbo Mondadori · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788439702733
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«El muchacho persa» is the historical novel by Mary Renault, published by Grijalbo Mondadori in paperback (417 pages, in Spanish).
The novel narrates the life of Alexander the Great through Bagoas, a young Persian made a eunuch who enters his service and follows him on his campaigns. It thus offers an intimate look at the court, personal relationships and the sovereign's character, with historical rigor and sensitivity.
It is the second installment of the «Alexander the Great» series by Mary Renault, originally published as «The Persian Boy» in 1972. Translation by María Antonia Menini.
For readers of historical fiction who want an intimate look at Alexander the Great and for those seeking LGBT characters and relationships.
Eileen Mary Challans, known by her pen name Mary Renault, was a British writer best known for her historical novels set in ancient Greece.
