The Golden Fleece And The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles - Softcover

Colum, Padraic

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1492331724 ISBN 13: 9781492331728

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles is a children's book by Padraic Colum, a retelling of Greek myths. The central myth retold is that of Jason and the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece and the aftermath. Woven into it are other myths, including the myths of Persephone and Prometheus, told by the poet Orpheus during the voyage.

About this title

About the Author:

Padraic Colum (8 December 1881 – 11 January 1972) was an Irish poet, novelist, dramatist, biographer, playwright, children's author and collector of folklore. He was one of the leading figures of the Irish Literary Revival.

Review:

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

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1492331724
• ISBN 13: 9781492331728
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 136