The King of Alsander

By James Elroy Flecker

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In "The King of Alsander," James Elroy Flecker masterfully weaves a tapestry of lyrical prose and dramatic narrative that transports readers to a mythical world imbued with rich cultural textures and profound moral questions. Set against the backdrop of a fictitious Eastern kingdom, the poem explores themes of love, ambition, and the inevitability of fate through its striking imagery and rhythmic elegance. Flecker's literary style, characterized by its blending of the epic with the intimate, finds its place within the early 20th-century context of modernist experimentation and neo-romanticism, inviting a reconsideration of heritage alongside an embrace of contemporary influences. Flecker, an English poet and playwright, drew inspiration from his travels and deep fascination with the Orient, notably evident in this work. His background in Classics and his experiences in the British diplomatic service fuel his acute understanding of the complexities of civilization and the human spirit. The echoes of his own melancholic yearning for an ideal world permeate the text, infusing it with an emotional gravitas that resonates throughout. With its enchanting narrative and evocative language, "The King of Alsander" is a must-read for those who appreciate poetry that bridges the gap between historical allegory and the timeless exploration of the human condition. Readers will find themselves captivated by Flecker's vivid imagination and his ability to illuminate the soul's journey in search of meaning and connection.

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GenreFantasy, General Fiction

Length5 hrs 40 mins

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FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateSep 15, 2022

LanguageEnglish

1CHAPTER IV

16CHAPTER XII

2INTRODUCING A GOOD BEGGAR AND A BAD KING

17IN WHICH THE BEETLES CRAWL

3CHAPTER V

18CHAPTER XIII

4OF THE KNIGHTING OF NORMAN PRICE

19RE-CORONATION

5CONCERNING ISIS AND APHRODITE: WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE SHOCKING TREATMENT THE LATTER&#x27;S FOLLOWERS RECEIVE FROM THE HANDS OF ENGLISH NOVELISTS

20CHAPTER XIV

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6CHAPTER VII

21PRINCESS IANTHE

7THE SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ALSANDER

22CHAPTER XV

8CHAPTER VIII

23PERONELLA AND THE PRIEST

9HOW NORMAN FAILED TO PASS A QUALIFYING EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF KING OF ALSANDER, AND WAS WHIPPED: TOGETHER WITH A DIGRESSION ON THE EXCELLENCE OF WHIPPING

24CHAPTER XVI

10CHAPTER IX

25THE COUNTER CONSPIRACY: AN EPISODE IN THE STYLE OF THE WORST WRITERS

11THE CONSUL

26CHAPTER XVII

12CHAPTER X

27BATTLE

13CONTAINS THE PRESIDENT&#x27;S TALE AND A DEBATE ON THE ADVANTAGES OF MURDER

28CHAPTER XVIII

14CHAPTER XI

29THE POET VISITS BLAINDON ONCE MORE, AND TAKES JOHN GAFFEKIN TO THE SEASHORE WHERE A MIRACLE OCCURS

15A VISIT TO VORZA