A review of 'The Alexander Romance', comparing its fantastical tales of Alexander the Great to modern superhero comics.
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This post reviews 'The Alexander Romance', a collection of legendary tales about Alexander the Great that were popular for over a thousand years. The review describes the fantastical and often contradictory stories in the Romance, including Alexander's magical birth, his encounters with mythical creatures, and his journey to the edges of the world. The author compares the Romance to modern superhero comics, noting similarities in structure, inconsistencies, and cultural adaptations.
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