The Argonautica

von Apollonius Rhodius

132 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Argonautica is an ancient Greek epic poem written by Apollonius Rhodius in the 3rd century BCE. The poem tells the story of Jason and the Argonauts, a group of heroes who set out on a quest to retrieve the Golden Fleece from the kingdom of Colchis. Along the way, they encounter a variety of obstacles and enemies, including the sorceress Medea, who becomes Jason's lover and helps him to complete his mission.The poem is divided into four books, each of which follows a different stage of the journey. The first book introduces the characters and sets the scene for the adventure, while the second book describes the Argonauts' encounters with various monsters and other dangers. The third book focuses on Jason's relationship with Medea and their efforts to obtain the Golden Fleece, while the fourth book recounts their return journey and the challenges they face on the way home.The Argonautica is notable for its vivid descriptions of ancient Greek mythology and its use of complex literary techniques, such as simile and metaphor. It is also considered a significant work of Hellenistic literature, as it reflects the cultural and intellectual trends of the period in which it was written. Overall, The Argonautica is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its exciting tale of adventure, romance, and heroism.Beginning with thee, O Phoebus, I will recount the famous deeds of men of old, who, at the behest of King Pelias, down through the mouth of Pontus and between the Cyanean rocks, sped well-benched Argo in quest of the golden fleece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Lyrik, Poesie
• ISBN: 9781419152542
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.06.2004
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC