The Golden Fleece: And the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles

(Hardback, Reissue)

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From master storyteller Padriac Colum comes a Newbery Honorwinning 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.

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

Author Bio

Padraic Colum (18811972) was a poet, a playwright, and a leader of the Irish Renaissance, but he is best known for his works for children, includingThe Children of OdinandThe Golden Fleece(a Newbery Honor Book).

William Andrew (Willy) Pogany (August 1882July 30, 1955) was a prolific Hungarian illustrator of childrens and other books.