Alexandros: The Lifelong Love Story of Alexander the Great and Hephastian, son of Amyntor
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.37 (621 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1440194645 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 344 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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It follows this almost superhuman man, seemingly blessed and guided by the gods, and his constant companion, Hephastian, from their school days in Macedonia where they first fall in love to the far reaches of the known world. Written in the form of a libretto for a musical (a la Les Miserables), Alexandros also contains four essays written by the author that explore the childhood pain and sexual passions that drove Alexander the Great to become at once the most detested and the most adored man who ever lived.. For more than 2,300 years, historians, biographers, novelists, and, more recently, filmmakers have relegated Alexander the Great's lifelong love affair with another man, Hephastian Amyntor, a nobleman's son, to either a historical footnote or, apologetically, his "po
Stan has directed nearly five hundred major stage productions ranging in diversity from Jesus Christ Superstar to Rent. About the Author Stanley Barber has forty years' experience as a writer and director for the stage. . He is the founder of a regional theater in northwest New Jersey, where he has served as artistic and administrative director since 1970
Don't bother. How did this get published? All right, the concept of a musical about Alexander's life is interesting but this 'book' is purely a script with screen directions and stage settings. Not for anyone who has an interest in the subject matter. Also, the little I read did not appear accurate. Unless you're planning to mount your own musical production - in your parent's barn most likely - give this one a pass.. Good book for Alexander/Hephaistion fan HUA ALDERSON I am an Alexander/Hephaistion fan and even though Hephaistion is Alexander's right-hand man, dearest friend, lifetime companion and soul mate, we know very little about him and their relationship. That's why I am really happy to see a whole book dedicated to that topic.This said, there wasn't too much in the book that I didn't already know, and the book said very little about Hephaistion's contribution to Alexander's campaign and empire, he i. erotic and challenging journey into the world and passions of Alexander the Great and his lover A thrilling, erotic and challenging journey into the world and passions of Alexander the Great and his lover, Hephastian, written in the form of a libretto. It took a while to get used to reading a "script" instead of a novel, but the characters literally jump off the page. Filled with passion and war, and written with great feeling. I would be thrilled to see some astute producer actually produce this brilliant workfor the stage, an opera co
. He is the founder of a regional theater in northwest New Jersey, where he has served as artistic and administrative director since 1970. Stanley Barber has forty years' experience as a writer and director for the stage. Stan has directed nearly five hundred major stage productions ranging in diversity from Jesus Christ Superstar to Rent