The Rise of Iskander

Name: The Rise of Iskander
Author: Benjamin Disraeli

The Rise of Iskander is a novel by Benjamin Disraeli, published in 1874. It tells the story of a young man named Iskander, who rises to power through his intelligence and ambition. However, as he gains more power, he becomes increasingly isolated and lonely, ultimately leading to his downfall. The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and the dangers of unchecked ambition.

By Benjamin Disraeli · First published 1874 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, War · 22 chapters · 36,866 words

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The sun had set behind the mountains, and the rich plain of Athens was suffused with the violet glow of a Grecian eye. A light breeze rose; the olive-groves awoke from their noonday trance, and rustled with returning animation, and the pennons of the Turkish squadron, that lay at anchor in the harbour of Piraeus, twinkled in the lively air. From one gate of the city the women came forth in procession to the fountain; from another, a band of sumptuous horsemen sallied out, and threw their wanton javelins in the invigorating sky, as they galloped over the plain. The voice of birds, the buzz of beauteous insects, the breath of fragrant flowers, the quivering note of the nightingale, the pattering call of the grasshopper, and the perfume of the violet, shrinking from the embrace of the twilight breeze, filled the purple air with music and with odour.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Benjamin Disraeli
Date: 1874 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, War, Political Fiction, Biographical Fiction
Length: 36,866 words
Structure: 22 chapters, 462 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The book is set in an historical era, depicting important historical figures and events, specifically the life of Iskander (Alexander the Great).
Adventure — The narrative follows Iskander's conquests and explorations, hence fits into Adventure genre.
War — The story revolves around the wars and battles led by Iskander (Alexander the Great), making War a significant genre.
Political Fiction — The book explores the political intrigues and strategies of Iskander's era, thus qualifying as Political fiction.