Kazantzakes, Nikos
Alexander the Great: A Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780821406632
- author:
- Kazantzakes, Nikos
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ohio University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1982
- Pages:
- 232
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Alexander the Great A Novel by Nikos Kazantzakis is a historical novel that brings to life the many-faceted image of Alexander, from god to mortal man. Drawing on both legend and documented history, Kazantzakis recreates an Alexander who is at once a hero, a mystic, and a flesh-and-blood soldier. The novel follows Alexander's life from his early exploits, including the taming of Bucephalas, to his death at thirty-two. Through the eyes of a young neighbor who becomes one of Alexander's officers, we see the campaign to conquer the world unfold. This book is both entertaining and instructive, offering a unique perspective on one of history's most fascinating figures. Originally published in serial form in Greece in 1940, the novel was later republished in a complete volume in 1979. It remains an engaging read for a broad range of readers, making it a great choice for anyone interested in historical fiction or the legend of Alexander the Great.
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