The Voyage of Argo: The Argonautica (Penguin Classics) - Softcover

Apollonius Of Rhodes

 
9780140440850: The Voyage of Argo: The Argonautica (Penguin Classics)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0140440852 ISBN 13: 9780140440850
Verlag: Penguin Classics, 2006

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The definitive version of one of the greatest legends of the classical age: an epic tale of bravery, prophecy and magic

Written in the third century BC in Alexandria, this eloquent marriage of romance and realism is the only full surviving account of Jason's legendary quest for the Golden Fleece. It describes the thrilling adventures of the Argonauts on their voyage to Colchis to plead with king Aeetes for the fleece, his greatest treasure—and the Eros-inspired passion felt by his daughter, the beautiful witch-princess Medea, for the scheming Jason. Chronicling a journey that sees Jason and his crew traverse perilous seas, negotiate the treacherous Cyanean Rocks, and confront the lure of the Sirens' song, The Voyage of Argo is a masterful depiction of distinctly human heroism and betrayal caused by love.

Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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Apollonius of Rhodes developed the classical traditions of the Homeric epic, expanding them to include a flair for romance and psychological insight which were entirely his own. He published his first version of the Argonautica sometime in the middle of the third century B.C. but was met with derision and prepared a second and probably shorter version. This was so well received by the Rhodians that he was honoured with their franchise and for some years lived on that island. Later he returned to Alexandria to find his work now held in high esteem. At the end of his life he was Director of the famous library of Alexandria.

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Verlag
Penguin Classics
Erscheinungsdatum
2006
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0140440852
ISBN 13 
9780140440850
Einband
Taschenbuch
Auflage
1
Anzahl der Seiten
224
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