Episode 06: Alexandros

“Alexandros” focuses on the figure of Alexander the Great, who, by the age of 30, had created one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Greece to Northwestern India. Having reached as far as the end of the known world, Alexander wonders about the meaning of human ambition.

In this episode, Elena Borelli discusses “Alexandros” with Taije Silverman. The poem starts at minute 20.40.

Alexandros, translated by Taije Silverman and Marina della Putta Jonhston. Used by permission of the authors.