The Persian Boy

[CyborgDreamSt8]

Has anyone else here ever read The Persian Boy by Mary Renault? It is a book that tells you the story of Bagoas, the son of a nobleman who through many tragic circumstances becomes a eunuch and a slave, and then is saved by fate when he falls into the hands of Alexander the Great and becomes one of his most loved servants and lovers. I read it many years ago, mostly because as a gay man it appealed to me as a look at one of the most famous homosexuals in history, but also because it just seemed like such an amazing and sweet story. I was great impressed with the story and fell in love with the characters early on. I felt it was well written and gave you a great fictional look into the world of one of my heroes and one of the many people who benefited from his love and care.

Edited September 2, 2011 by CyborgDreamSt8

[pontalba]

Has anyone else here ever read The Persian Boy by Mary Renault? It is a book that tells you the story of Bagoas, the son of a nobleman who through many tragic circumstances becomes a eunuch and a slave, and then is saved by fate when he falls into the hands of Alexander the Great and becomes one of his most loved servants and lovers. I read it many years ago, mostly because as a gay man it appealed to me as a look at one of the most famous homosexuals in history, but also because it just seemed like such an amazing and sweet story. I was great impressed with the story and fell in love with the characters early on. I felt it was well written and gave you a great fictional look into the world of one of my heroes and one of the many people who benefited from his love and care.

 

 

I read it many years ago, and loved it. At the time I didn't realize it was part of a trilogy though.

 

Fire From Heaven, first and Funeral Games last.