«Xerxes or the Hubris»
Original title:
Xerxes of de hoogmoed
Genres:
Language:
Dutch
Difficulty:
B1
Year:
1919
Number of pages:
199
"Xerxes or the Hubris" is a novel by Louis Couperus that tells the story of the Persian king Xerxes in the 5th century BCE, his attempts to conquer Greece, and his defeat in the Battle of Salamis. At the center of the plot is the main character, who thirsts for power, glory, and wealth but is challenged by his own hubris and overconfidence.
