Nikos Kazantzakis is no stranger to the heroes of Greek antiquity.
In this historical novel based on the life of Alexander the Great,
Kazantzakis has drawn on both the rich tradition of Greek legend
and the documented manuscripts from the archives of history to
recreate an Alexander in all his many-faceted images—Alexander
the god; Alexander the descendant of Heracles performing the twelve
labors; Alexander the mystic, the daring visionary destined to
carry out a divine mission; Alexander the flesh-and-blood mortal
who, on occasion, is not above the common soldier’s brawling and
drinking. The novel, which resists the temptation to portray
Alexander in the mantle of purely romantic legend, covers his life
from age fifteen to his death at age thirty-two. It opens with
Alexander’s first exploit, the taming of the horse, Bucephalas,
and is seen in great part through the eyes of his young neighbor
who eventually becomes an officer in his army and follows him on
his campaign to conquer the world. The book, which was written
primarily as an educational adjunct for young readers, is intended
for the adult mind as well, and like the legends of old, is
entertaining as well as instructive for readers of all ages. It was
originally published in Greece in serial form in 1940, and was
republished in a complete volume in 1979.
General
Imprint: |
Ohio University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 1982 |
First published: |
April 1982 |
Authors: |
Nikos Kazantzakis
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Dimensions: |
229 x 153 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
232 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8214-0663-2 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-8214-0663-9 |
Barcode: |
9780821406632 |
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