Jason and the Golden Fleece (The Argonautica)

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Apollonius of Rhodes Richard Hunter (Fellow of Pembroke College, and University Lecturer in Classics, Fellow of Pembroke College, and University Lecturer in Classics, University of Cambridge)

Jason and the Golden Fleece

The Argonautica

Apollonius of Rhodes, Richard Hunter (Fellow of Pembroke College, and University Lecturer in Classics, Fellow of Pembroke College, and University Lecturer in Classics, University of Cambridge)

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Worlds Classics
12 February 2009

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Poetry by individual poets

Series: Oxford World's Classics

The Argonautica is the dramatic story of Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece and his relations with the dangerous Colchian princess, Medea.

The only extant Greek epic poem to bridge the gap between Homer and late antiquity, it is a major product of the brilliant world of the Ptolemaic court at Alexandria, written by Apollonius of Rhodes in the 3rd century BC.

Apollonius explores many of the fundamental aspects of life in a highly original way: love, deceit, heroism, human ignorance of the diven, the limits of science.

This volume offers the first scholarly translation into English prose for many years, combining readability with accuracy and an attention to detail that will appeal to readers both with and without Greek.

`Based on a deep understanding of the text, this translation, with informative notes and an excellent introduction, will bring Apollonius to the audience he deserves....' (TLS)

ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

By: Apollonius of Rhodes
Translated by: Richard Hunter (Fellow of Pembroke College and University Lecturer in Classics Fellow of Pembroke College and University Lecturer in Classics University of Cambridge)
Imprint: Worlds Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 161g
ISBN: 9780199538720
ISBN 10: 0199538727
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 12 February 2009
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Based on a deep understanding of the text, this translation, with informative notes and an excellent introduction, will bring Apollonius to the audience he deserves. * TLS *