Description
Vidal's historical novel set in the 5th century BC and narrated by Cyrus Spitama, son of a Persian prince and Greek sorceress, grandson of the prophet Zoroaster, and ambassador to the courts of India, China and Greece. Pericles, Thucydides, Sophocles and Confucius are among the book's characters.
About the Author
Gore Vidal was at the centre of literary and intellectual life for half a century and wrote 'The Narratives of a Golden Age' series as well as countless bestsellers. He died on 31st July 2012.
Reviews
Our greatest living historical novelist. * ANTHONY BURGESS *
An historical novel of awesome scope and scholarship. * OBSERVER *
Highly absorbing, rich in history, irony and erudition. * GUARDIAN *
Splendid, serene, magisterial. * SUNDAY TIMES *
Book Information
ISBN 9780349104751
Author Gore Vidal
Format Paperback
Page Count 672
Imprint Abacus
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 442g
Dimensions(mm) 220mm * 132mm * 44mm
About the Author
Gore Vidal was at the centre of literary and intellectual life for half a century and wrote 'The Narratives of a Golden Age' series as well as countless bestsellers. He died on 31st July 2012.
Reviews
Our greatest living historical novelist. * ANTHONY BURGESS *
An historical novel of awesome scope and scholarship. * OBSERVER *
Highly absorbing, rich in history, irony and erudition. * GUARDIAN *
Splendid, serene, magisterial. * SUNDAY TIMES *
Book Information
ISBN 9780349104751
Author Gore Vidal
Format Paperback
Page Count 672
Imprint Abacus
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 442g
Dimensions(mm) 220mm * 132mm * 44mm
