The Story of Alexander by Robert Steele
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"The Story of Alexander" by Robert Steele is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the life and adventures of Alexander the Great, including his royal lineage and remarkable feats, rooted in a narrative style reminiscent of tales told in the Middle Ages. It combines elements of legend and myth, emphasizing the heroic qualities and destiny of Alexander as a conqueror. The opening of the narrative introduces
a character named Anectanabus, who, once king of Egypt, is skilled in magic and seeks to protect his kingdom from the invading Persians. After a prophetic realization and feeling the impending doom of his reign, he decides to flee to Macedon, where he encounters Olympias, the mother of Alexander. The text unfolds in a fashion reminiscent of ancient mythologies, laying the foundation for the eventual birth and legendary exploits of Alexander, who will rise to prominence as a formidable ruler destined for greatness, entwined with the themes of magic, prophecy, and the trials of royal lineage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Steele, Robert, 1860-1944 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Mason, Fred, -1939 |
| Title | The Story of Alexander |
| Credits | E-text prepared by MFR, John Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C. -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64991 |
| Release Date | Apr 4, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 482 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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