The Voyage of Argo
The Argonautica
$36.42
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
1 January 1964
Summary
This edition includes a detailed glossary of Greek names, and a map outlining the Argo’s voyage
Written in the third century BC in Alexandria, this 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 Jas…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780140440850 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0140440852 |
| Author: | Apollonius Rhodes, E.V. Rieu |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 1 January 1964 |
| Weight: | 168g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 13mm |
| Series: | Penguin Classics |
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About The Author
Apollonius Rhodes
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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