How did Mary Renault decide to depict the ancient Persian setting so vividly?
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The Persian Boy

The Persian Boy
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How did Mary Renault decide to depict the ancient Persian setting so vividly?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the protagonist's choices, especially in the context of the time?
What inspired the author to focus on this particular relationship in such a turbulent historical setting?