The story of the Golden Fleece
About this book
"Still unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths."—Publishers WeeklyGeared toward young readers, the classic retellings of stories from ancient myth presented in this volume center on the Argonauts' quest for the golden fleece. Generations have thrilled to compelling renditions of the adventures of heroic Jason and the sorceress Medea, mighty Heracles, the minstrel Orpheus, and other legendary figures.Author Padraic Colum, who was active in the Irish literary renaissance and a founder of Dublin's Abbey Theatre, was also a popular children's writer. Skilled at recounting tales in a manner that attracts and holds children's attention, Colum possessed a poetic style that continues to enchant audiences of all ages. His stories of Atalanta the huntress, Perseus and his bride from the sea, Theseus and the Minotaur, and other fantastic characters are complemented by 40 evocative illustrations.
Reader Profile
3.6/5 · 1203 readers · 174 pages · ≈ 3 h 13 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The story of the Golden Fleece?
About ≈ 3 h 13 m — 174 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The story of the Golden Fleece?
174 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The story of the Golden Fleece?
It sits on the Mythology, Fiction shelves.
Is The story of the Golden Fleece in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote The story of the Golden Fleece?
Padraic Colum.