The Alexander Trilogy
The Alexander Trilogy by Mary Renault is a comprehensive collection that brings together the author’s exploration of ancient Greece and the life of Alexander the conqueror. Published by Penguin in 1984, this edition spans 877 pages and is presented in English. The trilogy captures the complexities of Alexander’s character, portraying him as both beautiful and flawed, while delving into the historical context of his conquests and relationships.
Readers will find a rich narrative that unfolds across three distinct parts. In Fire From Heaven, the young Alexander navigates a tumultuous world, discovering his inner divinity. The story continues with The Persian Boy, which immortalizes the love between Alexander and Bagoas as they journey eastward. Finally, Funeral Games depicts the aftermath of Alexander’s death, highlighting the intrigue and ambition of those surrounding him. This edition offers a detailed look at themes of power, love, and mortality within the framework of historical fiction.
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This is Mary Renault’s masterly evocation of ancient Greece and Alexander the conqueror, beautiful, beloved – and flawed. Now published for the first time in one volume.
In Fire From Heaven a young Alexander unravels the mysteries of a violent adult world and discovers the divinity deep within him. Later, as he conquers ever eastwards, the love between him and Bagoas is immortalised in The Persian Boy. Then, as death comes to Alexander in Funeral Games, the human vultures gather round.
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