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

Colum, Padraic

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 153445036X ISBN 13: 9781534450363

Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks, 2019

Synopsis

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" (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.

About this title

Review:

Publishers Weekly Colum's stirring telling of the Greek epics is unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths for young readers.

About the Author:

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-July 30, 1955) was a prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 153445036X
• ISBN 13: 9781534450363
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320
• Illustrator: Pogany Willy