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Jason and the Argonauts (Penguin Classics)

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Jason and the Argonauts (Penguin Classics)

The first new Penguin Classics translation of the Argonautica since the 1950s

Now in a riveting new verse translation,Â Jason and the ArgonautsÂ (also known as the Argonautica) is the only surviving full account of Jasonâ€™s voyage on the Argo in quest of the Golden Fleece aided by the sorceress princess Medea. Written in the third century B.C., this epic story of one of the most beloved heroes of Greek mythology, with its combination of the fantastical and the real, its engagement with traditions of science, astronomy and medicine, winged heroes, and a magical vessel that speaks, is truly without parallel in classical or contemporary Greek literature and is now available in an accessible and engaging translation.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700Â titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust theÂ series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-dateÂ translations by award-winning translators.
Country USA
Brand Penguin
Manufacturer Penguin Classics
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780143106869
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2014-10-28
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780143106869

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