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The Voyage Of Argo
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Author : Apollonius Rhodes
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2006-03-30
The Voyage Of Argo written by Apollonius Rhodes and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-03-30 with Fiction categories.
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 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. An eloquent marriage of romance and realism, it tells the definitive version of one of the greatest legends of the classical age: an epic tale of bravery, prophecy and magic.
The Voyage Of The Argonauts
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Author : Janet Ruth Bacon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1925
The Voyage Of The Argonauts written by Janet Ruth Bacon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1925 with Argonauts (Greek mythology) categories.
The Voyage Of The Argo
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Author : Apollonius of Rhodes
language : en
Publisher: Mint Editions
Release Date : 2020-11-24
The Voyage Of The Argo written by Apollonius of Rhodes and has been published by Mint Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-24 with Poetry categories.
The Voyage of the Argo is an epic poem centering Jason and his legendary crew as they venture to find the Golden Fleece. Faced with various hurdles and unbeatable odds, they're committed to achieving their ultimate goal. When a young man threatens the throne, King Pelias sends him on a futile mission to Colchis. Once there, the fearless Jason must confront the volatile King Aetes and seize his most valued possession--the Golden Fleece. With help from the Argonauts, Jason navigates multiple challenges including winged harpies, violent waters and six-armed brutes. Despite surprising obstacles, the heroes continue and are pushed to their mental and physical limits. Much like Homer's Odyssey, The Voyage of the Argo is a staple in Greek mythology. It's a classic hero's journey full of unexpected detours and ambiguous characters. Although a product of the Hellenistic period, this enduring epic has stood the test of time, continuing to captivate and inspire. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Voyage of the Argo is both modern and readable.
The Voyage Of Argo
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Author : Apollonius Of Rhodes
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2009-10
The Voyage Of Argo written by Apollonius Of Rhodes and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10 with History categories.
Written in the third century BC in Alexandria, "The Voyage of Argo: The Argonautica" 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: The Argonautica" is a masterful depiction of distinctly human heroism and betrayal caused by love. An eloquent marriage of romance and realism, "The Voyage of Argo: The Argonautica" tells the definitive version of one of the greatest legends of the classical age: an epic tale of bravery, prophecy and magic.
The Voyage Of Argo
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Author : Apollonius (Rhodius.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
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The Voyage Of The Argo
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Author : Gaius Valerius Flaccus
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 1999-10-19
The Voyage Of The Argo written by Gaius Valerius Flaccus and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-10-19 with History categories.
The story of Jason and the Argonauts and their quest for the Golden Fleece is one of the oldest and most familiar tales in classical literature. Apollonius of Rhodes wrote the best-known version, in Greek, in the third century B.C.E. The Latin poet Gaius Valerius Flaccus began his own interpretation of the story in the first century of the Christian era, but he died before completing it. With The Voyage of the "Argo," the acclaimed poet and translator David Slavitt recovers for modern readers the only surviving work of this little-known writer. The result is an engaging rendition of Jason's adventures, of particular interest when compared to the Greek version of the story. While Apollonius' tale offers a subtle psychological study of Medea, Valerius Flaccus' achievement is to present Jason as a more complete and compelling heroic figure. Slavitt, for one, enjoyed the rediscovery immensely—and he invites his readers to do the same. "I am content to let my rendition into English speak for Valerius, but for those whom I imagine standing in an aisle of a library or bookstore, trying to decide, I can offer some reassurance. This piece is playful, unpredictable, oddly contrarian, sometimes almost mannerist. Valerius' description in book 8 of Medea's putting the serpent to sleep so Jason can filch the fleece involves a gesture no other Latin poet I know would have thought to try—a brief moment in Medea's head when she allows herself to feel sorry for the snake . . . It is this kind of droll surprise that drew me to undertake the translation of a work that is not, I freely confess, well known."—David Slavitt
The Argonautika
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Author : Apollonios Rhodios
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2007-12-05
The Argonautika written by Apollonios Rhodios and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-05 with History categories.
"Green turns his formidable classical learning and his finely nuanced sense of English verse to bear on the challenge of restoring Apollonios to his true place—on a par with the best modern poetic versions of Homer and Virgil."—Robert Fagles
The Voyage Of Argo
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Author : Apollonio (Rodio)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
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The Argonautika
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Author : Apollonius (Rhodius.)
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1997
The Argonautika written by Apollonius (Rhodius.) and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with History categories.
The Argonautika, the only surviving epic of the Hellenistic era, is a retelling of the tale of Jason and the Golden Fleece, probably the oldest extant Greek myth. Jason, a young prince, is sent on a perilous expedition but comes through various ordeals with the aid of the king's daughter, Medeia, winning the golden fleece and carrying off Medeia herself. He is a very modern figure, not at all Achillean: almost an anti-hero. Along the way, the story incorporates vivid accounts of early exploration and colonizing ventures. Peter Green's lively, readable verse translation captures the swift narrative movement of Apollonios's epic Greek. Apollonios Rhodios (c. 305-235 B.C.), the author of the Argonautika, was appointed Chief Librarian in the legendary library at Alexandria around 265 B.C. His first draft of this poem, composed when he was a very young man, drew scornful reactions from the literati of the day, Kallimachos in particular, who thought epic passé and long poems vulgar. Apollonios withdrew to the maritime island of Rhodes (his work is notable for its nautical expertise), where he hammered out the text as we know it today, returning to eventual success in the city that had rejected him. The compromise that resulted is a fascinating combination of age-old myth and modern treatment that produces a gripping and unforgettable narrative. Peter Green has translated this renowned poem with skill and wit, offering a refreshing interpretation of a timeless story. Alternate spelling: Argonautica, Apollonius Rhodius
The Argonautica Of Apollonius Rhodius
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Author : Apollonius (Rhodius.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1889
The Argonautica Of Apollonius Rhodius written by Apollonius (Rhodius.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1889 with Argonauts (Greek mythology) categories.