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The Persian Boy

Author: Mary Renault

Referenced in 2 episodes

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Episodes Referencing This Book

April 22, 2021

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Mentioned as a book where Bagoas (a eunuch associated with Alexander the Great) is the hero and narrator. Described as part of Mary Renault's 'great trilogy about Alexander.' The transcript appears to have transcribed the author's name as 'Mary Reynolds' but this is the well-known historical novel by Mary Renault.

January 11, 2021

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Discussed as middle book in Alexander trilogy, narrated by eunuch Bagoas, with vivid castration description