Creation: A Novel

Author: Gore Vidal
Binding: Hardback
Published: Random House., 1981

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Yellowed DJ with minor chips and bumps. Minor stain to fore-edge.

Gore Vidal’s “Creation: A Novel” is a sweeping work of historical fiction that transports readers to the ancient world, chronicling the adventures of Cyrus Spitama, grandson of the prophet Zoroaster. As an elderly man, Cyrus recounts his extraordinary life as a diplomat and advisor to some of history’s most influential figures, including Darius the Great, Xerxes, and Pericles. The narrative vividly portrays the intellectual and political currents of the 5th century BCE, presenting encounters with philosophical giants like Confucius, the Buddha, and Socrates. Vidal masterfully weaves together historical detail with philosophical inquiry, offering a panoramic view of a pivotal era in human thought and civilization.