The Story of the Golden Fleece (Dover Children's Classics) - Softcover

Colum, Padraic

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486443663 ISBN 13: 9780486443669

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2005

Synopsis

"Still unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths."—Publishers Weekly
Generations have thrilled to the adventures of heroic Jason and the sorceress Medea, mighty Heracles, the minstrel Orpheus, and other legendary figures. In this Newbery Medal-winning classic, a renowned storyteller recounts the enduring legends surrounding the Argonauts' quest for the golden fleece.
Author Padraic Colum was active in the Irish literary renaissance and a founder of Dublin's Abbey Theatre as well as a popular children's writer. Skilled at spinning tales in a manner that attracts and holds children's attention, Colum possessed a poetic style that enchants audiences of all ages. Forty evocative illustrations accompany his captivating versions of the exploits of Atalanta the huntress, Perseus and his bride from the sea, Theseus and the Minotaur, and other fantastic characters.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0486443663
• ISBN 13: 9780486443669
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256