Such, Peter , Rabone, Richard

The Book of Alexander/Libro de Alexandre

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ISBN 13:: 9780856688638
author:: Such, Peter , Rabone, Richard
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Aris & Phillips Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2009
Pages:: 718
Dimensions:: 149mm X 210mm
Genre:: Literary Collections
Condition:: New
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The Libro de Alexandre is an epic poem about the life of Alexander the Great, written in the thirteenth century. This substantial and important text provides a unique insight into the intellectual world from which it sprang, conveying the grim message of Alexander's life and the sense of hubris that led to his downfall. As well as relaying the story of a great ancient figure, the poet also comments on the society and political situation of early thirteenth-century Spain. The combination of eras makes this poem strikingly representative of its time. Peter Such and Richard Rabone's edition in the Hispanic Classics series offers a wide-ranging introduction, Spanish text with facing-page English translation, and notes to illuminate this significant work. This edition is an excellent choice for anyone interested in literary criticism, poetry, or the history of Spain during the Middle Ages.

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