Story of the Golden Fleece

Geared 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. Skilled at recounting tales in a manner that attracts and holds children's attention, author Padraic Colum also 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. Unabridged republication of the classic 1921 edition.Colum, Padraic is the author of 'Story of the Golden Fleece ', published 2005 under ISBN 9780486443669 and ISBN 0486443663.