Question re: "The Nature of Alexander" (Renault)

[bela_black]

Has anyone read M. Renault's "The Nature of Alexander"?

I was thinking about buying it, but I'd like to know whether it's worth a read. Can anyone help me with this?

Thank you :)

Comments

[proskynesis]

btw, if you can't get hold it it anywhere (I'm not sure if it's still in print) I have a second-hand copy I'd be more than willing to post to you. :))

[bela_black]

Thank you, that's really nice of you, but it won't be necessary. I've been given a book token by my school for passing the second round of that Greek contest, so I don't need to pay for it myself. ;) So I'm just trying to decide which books to get. (Davidson's "The Greeks and Greek Love" is SO on the list. XD)

[ericajean10]

Good read! I've read almost everything I could get my hands on, about him.

[bela_black]

Hehe, that's what I'm trying too. ;)

[ericajean10]

Wasn't the trilogy great?!!!

These books are really good too:(There are others, of course, but these are my suggestions, aside from Mary Renault's books)

Alexander: The Virtues of War (2004) By Steven Pressfield
(also known as)The Virtues of War: A Novel of Alexander the Great By Steven Pressfield
Alexander the Great by Paul Cartledge
Alexander the Great by Robin Lane Fox

Enjoy the read!

[duncbabe]

Good, and her novels about him are brilliant too. (IMO The Persian Boy is by far the best).

[bela_black]

I've already read her Alexander trilogy, but thank you for the tip, anyway.

[ksol1460]

I just finished reading it again! It is a wonderful book. You can find copies anywhere -- I found mine at a library book sale for a dime! Mary Renault is like Mari Sandoz, she does her homework thoroughly and presents it in a living, dramatic manner.