Kleitos

[alejandro]

Hi allThe other day I was reading the chapter in RenaultGÇÖs GÇ£The Persian boyGÇ¥ where Kleitos is killed by Alexander, and I felt like drawing it. Not being an artist (IGÇÖm not even close!), I was satisfied with just doing a sketch.Then Thomas very kindly offered me (after a few threats to post it in the site. So here it is: http://www.pothos.org/images/alexander_ ... py.jpgHope you like it.Best wishesAlejandro

[ruthaki]

Pretty good, in particular Alexander.

[jan]

I like it...

[smittysmitty]

Very good Miguel, I like it

[dean]

Hello,Yes I do like it.
It is curious because I too have read the fabulous books by Renault and certain passages of her work certainly do evoke strong visual imagery.One image that sticks out in my memory was a short description of Ptolemy and Thais(the girl who latered torched Persepolis) in a pool. After reading the description I could almost "see" the tiles at the bottom of the pool, the lilies floating on the surface....I also think that her narrative powers were excellent and original regarding Kleitos' murder- the way she portrayed the wise guard who refused to sound the alarm- owing to Alexander's drunken state.
Best wishes,
Dean.

[alejandro]

YouGÇÖre so right Dean. She does have the enviable ability of evoking strong visual imagery!Even more, I am not particularly keen on extensive descriptions of landscapes or surroundings, so her style suits me: descriptions are rather short but still carry all the relevant information needed to understand the GÇ£moodGÇ¥ of the situation and the characters, leading one to imagine the scene in oneGÇÖs head. Probably the same passage will trigger different images for different people, but still, as you say, thereGÇÖs like a force in her writing that almost compels one to mentally visualize the text.Best wishes,AlejandroPS: Thank you all for your very kind comments about the sketch.