Now in a riveting new verse translation Jason and the Argonauts (also known as the Argonautica), is the only surviving full account of Jason's voyage on the Argo in quest of the Golden Fleece aided by the sorceress princess Medea. Written in 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 exact parallel in classical or contemporary Greek literature and is now available in an accessible and engaging translation.
Apollonius of Rhodes published his first version of the Argonautica sometime in the middle of the third century B.C. At the end of his life he was director of the famous Library of Alexandria, which was the principal storehouse of all literature and learning at the time.
Aaron Poochigian, born in 1973, is a poet and an associated lecturer in Classics at The Ohio State University and has translated the Penguin Classics edition of Stung with Love: Poems and Fragments by Sappho, as well as works by Aeschylus and Aratus. He lives in New York City.
Benjamin Acosta-Hughes is Professor of Greek and Latin at The Ohio State University. He is the author of several works of nonfiction, including Arion's Lyre: Archaic Lyric into Hellenistic Poetry.
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "King Pelias insisted,so they drove the tautly fitted Argoup through the narrows of the Pontic Seaand past the Cobalt Clashing Rocks to winthe golden fleece."Now in a riveting new verse translation from Aaron Poochigian, Jason and the Argonauts (known also as the Argonautica), is the only full account that has survived of Jason's voyage on the Argo in quest of the Golden Fleece and his relationship with the sorceress princess Medea. Written in third century B.C., the story was met with derision in the poet's native city of Apollonius, Alexandria, only to be later heavily revised and acclaimed by the Rhodians before achieving widespread success. Though Apollonius used the manner and matter of epic, he wrote from a personal viewpoint, critically observing one of the most beloved heroes of Greek mythology. His understanding of human nature with all its merits and flaws, his unerring eye for dramatic moment, and his quiet sense of humor give reality and spirit to this fantastic story of high romance and incredible adventure.This edition features an introduction and notes by classical scholar Benjamin Acosta-Hughes.The first new Penguin Classics translation of the Argonautica since the 1950sNow in a riveting new verse translation,Jason and the Argonauts(also known as the Argonautica) is the only surviving full account of Jason'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 1,700titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust theseries to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-datetranslations by award-winning translators. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780143106869
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