Book
The golden mean : a novel / Annabel Lyon.
Vividly imagines the friendship between the philosopher Aristotle and the young Alexander the Great. Told in the frank, earthy and engaging voice of Aristotle himself, and bringing to life a little known time and place, the book traces the true story of this remarkable friendship and reveals how Aristotle's genius influenced the boy who would conquer the known world.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780307356208 (hc)
- ISBN: 9780307356208
- ISBN: 0307356205
- ISBN: 9780307356215 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: vii, 284 p. ; 22 cm.
- Publisher: Toronto : Random House Canada, 2009.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "A novel." |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Target Audience Note: | All Ages. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Aristotle > Fiction. Alexander, the Great, 356-323 B.C. > Fiction. Teacher-student relationships > Fiction. Philosophers > Fiction. Moderation > Fiction. Greece > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Historical fiction. Canadian fiction. Historical fiction. Historical ficiton > gsfad. Biographical fiction. |
Available copies
- 15 of 15 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Radium Hot Springs Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 15 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radium Hot Springs Public Library | FIC LYO (Text) | 35130000009963 | Adult Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
More information
http://gibsons.bclibrary.ca/site-files/book-club-in-a-bag - Gibsons Book Club In A Bag
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2010 September #2
Ancient Greece, in all its gusto, gore, and glory, springs vividly to life in Lyon's pitch-perfect paean to Aristotle and Alexander the Great. Aristotle narrates the story of his associationâas tutor, mentor, and father figureâwith a young Alexander on the cusp of discovering his own power and prowess. Although lauded by some and distrusted by others, including, eventually, Alexander's father, Philip of Macedon, Aristotle remains true to his own philosophical methods and ideals, as Alexander becomes his most ambitious personal and professional project. Lyon's portrait of Alexander's fledgling mental and martial acumen rings true, and her ability to penetrate the mind and convincingly articulate the thoughts and emotions of one of the greatest intellects of all time is absolutely astounding. This window into an ancient world is well worth opening.
