The Story of Alexander

A medieval romance recounts a legendary conqueror’s life from miraculous origins and early feats through campaigns, sieges, and empire-building, mixing historical encounters with fanciful marvels. Episodes include the taming of a famous horse, diplomatic missions and great battles, coastal sieges, marriage and far-reaching expeditions, and a succession of supernatural adventures—passages through dark valleys, encounters with monstrous creatures, speaking trees, and a quest for life-giving wells—ending in the ruler’s final illness, burial, and the strange events that follow. The narrative blends chivalric adventure, folklore motifs, and moral and religious encounters into a continuous tale of wonder and war.