The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles

by WillyPogany (Illustrator), PadraicColum (Author)

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Paperback
2004
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Enter a world where harpies torment mortals, the Argonaut Orpheus sings, the mighty god Zeus wages war on the Titans, and Prometheus steals fire. Author Padraic Colum weaves the tales of Jason and his Argonauts with classic Greek mythology to create this captivating epic about life, war, and astounding beings who lived in a time long past.

Synopsis

Enter a world where harpies torment mortals, the Argonaut Orpheus sings, the mighty god Zeus wages war on the Titans, and Prometheus steals fire. Author Padraic Colum weaves the tales of Jason and his Argonauts with classic Greek mythology to create this captivating epic about life, war, and astounding beings who lived in a time long past.

$15.38

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Published: Jul 2004
ISBN 10: 0689868847
ISBN 13: 9780689868849

Media Reviews

Publishers Weekly Colum's stirring telling of the Greek epics is unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths for young readers.

Author Bio

Padraic Colum (1881-1972) was a poet, a playwright, and a leader of the Irish Renaissance, but he is best known for his works for children, including The Children of Odin and The Golden Fleece (a Newbery Honor Book). William Andrew ( Willy ) Pogany (August 1882 - 30 July 1955) was a prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.