The Golden Fleece
And the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
1 November 2019
Summary
From master storyteller Padriac Colum comes a Newbery Honor–winning collection of epic myths that “is unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths for young readers.”
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 li…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781534450363 |
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| ISBN-10: | 153445036X |
| Author: | Padraic Colum, Willy Pogany |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Aladdin |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 1 November 2019 |
| Weight: | 404g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 140mm x 210mm |
| Audience Age: | 10-14 |
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Critics Review
Publishers Weekly Colum’s stirring telling of the Greek epics is unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths for young readers.
Padraic Colum
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 (1882–1955) was a prolific Hungarian illustrator of children’s and other books.
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