The Golden Fleece: And the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles - eBook

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ISBN: 9781442483231

By: Padraic Colum

Aladdin / 2012 / ePub

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Join Jason and the Argo crew as they embark on a perilous quest to recover the golden fleece of a wondrous winged ram! Skillfully blending Jason's saga with other classic legends, Padraic Colum creates a compelling introduction to Greek myth for young readers. Recommended for ages 10 and up. A 1922 Newbery Honor book.

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Title: The Golden Fleece: And the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles - eBook
By: Padraic Colum
Format: DRM Protected ePub
Vendor: Aladdin
Publication Date: 2012

ISBN: 9781442483231
ISBN-13: 9781442483231
Ages: 10-14
Stock No: WW31880EB

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A Newbery Honor-winning collection of epic myths that “is unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths for young readers” (Publishers Weekly).

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. Poetically written and wonderful for reading aloud, this collection of ancient stories will captivate modern readers.

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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.