Apollonius

Jason and the Argonauts (Penguin Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780143106869
author:
Apollonius
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin Press/Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
12.9 x 1.8 x 19.6 cm
Genre:
Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Anthropology
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£12.70

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Jason and the Argonauts is an epic tale of adventure and magic, written in the third century B.C. This riveting story follows Jason's perilous journey on the Argo as he searches for the Golden Fleece, aided by the sorceress princess Medea.

Translated into English for the first time since the 1950s, this Penguin Classics edition brings to life a work of literature that is truly without parallel in classical or contemporary Greek literature. With its unique blend of fantasy and realism, this ancient epic has captivated readers for centuries.

Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. This translation, enhanced by introductions and notes from distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, provides an authoritative text that is both accessible and engaging.

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