| Author |
Steele, Robert, 1860-1944 |
| Illustrator |
Mason, Fred, -1939 |
| Title |
The Story of Alexander
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by MFR, John Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"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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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C. -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64991 |
| Release Date |
Apr 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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