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Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles
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035489
ISBN
9780486824475
Grade 5-10
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Description
Journey with Jason and his band of heroes, the Argonauts, as they quest in the world of gods and goddesses, sirens, centaurs, monsters, and mythical creatures. This Newbery Honor Book by Padraic Colum brings the Greek myths to life in an exciting and engaging way, and illustrations by Willy Pogany add to the epic feel of the story. 246 pgs, sc. ~ Rachel E.
Publisher's Description of Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles
Written for young readers by a great Irish folklorist, this Newbery Award - winning anthology centers on the legend of the quest for the Golden Fleece. Generations of readers have thrilled to these classic retellings of ancient myths, which trace Jason and the Argonauts' voyages and their encounters with the foreseer Prometheus, Medea the sorceress, and other legendary characters. Stories of the heroes who accompanied Jason include "The Life and Labors of Heracles," "Theseus and the Minotaur," "How Orpheus the Minstrel Went Down to the World of the Dead," and other stirring tales.
Author Padraic Colum, who was active in the Irish literary renaissance and a founder of Dublin's Abbey Theatre, was also a popular children's writer. Skilled at recounting tales in a manner that attracts and holds kids' attention, Colum possessed a poetic style that continues to enchant audiences of all ages. His captivating tales are complemented by forty evocative illustrations by Willy Pogny.
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| Product Format: | Paperback |
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| Brand: | Dover Publications |
| Author: | Padraic Colum |
| Grades: | 5-10 |
| ISBN: | 9780486824475 |
| Length in Inches: | 8 |
| Width in Inches: | 5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.65 |
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