The Argonautika: The Story of Jason and the Quest for the Golden FleeceUniversity of California Press, 1997 - 301 σελίδες The Argonautika, the only surviving epic of the Hellenistic era, is a retelling of the tale of Jason and the Golden Fleece, probably the oldest extant Greek myth. Jason, a young prince, is sent on a perilous expedition but comes through various ordeals with the aid of the king's daughter, Medeia, winning the golden fleece and carrying off Medeia herself. He is a very modern figure, not at all Achillean: almost an anti-hero. Along the way, the story incorporates vivid accounts of early exploration and colonizing ventures. Peter Green's lively, readable verse translation captures the swift narrative movement of Apollonios's epic Greek. Apollonios Rhodios (c. 305-235 B.C.), the author of the Argonautika, was appointed Chief Librarian in the legendary library at Alexandria around 265 B.C. His first draft of this poem, composed when he was a very young man, drew scornful reactions from the literati of the day, Kallimachos in particular, who thought epic pass and long poems vulgar. Apollonios withdrew to the maritime island of Rhodes (his work is notable for its nautical expertise), where he hammered out the text as we know it today, returning to eventual success in the city that had rejected him. The compromise that resulted is a fascinating combination of age-old myth and modern treatment that produces a gripping and unforgettable narrative. Peter Green has translated this renowned poem with skill and wit, offering a refreshing interpretation of a timeless story. Alternate spelling: Argonautica, Apollonius Rhodius |
Άλλες εκδόσεις - Προβολή όλων
Συχνά εμφανιζόμενοι όροι και φράσεις
Aiëtés Aigaian Aison Alexandria Amazons Amykos ancient Ankaios Apollo Apollonios Apollonios's Apsyrtos Argonautika Argonauts Argos Arkadia Athena Bebrykians Black Sea Boiotia bore Bosporos brother bulls Chalkíope coast comrades daughter dawn divine earth epic eponymous Euboia Euphémos famous fate father Fleece goddess gods golden Greek Gulf hands headland heart heaven Helios Hellas Hellenistic Hera Herakles Hermes heroes Homer Hypsípylé Idas Iolkos island Istros Jason Kallimachos Kérkyra killed king Kirké known Kolchians Kolchis Krété Kronos Kypris Kyzikós land Lemnos literary located Lykos Mariandynians Medeia Minos Minyans Mopsos mother mountain Mysian myth mythical night nymph oars Olympos once oracle Orchómenos Peleus Pelias Peloponnesos Phaiakians Phineus Phrixos plain poet Polydeukes Poseidon Propontis Ptolemy river round sacred sail schol ship shore sister Skytobrachion sons spoke Télamon Theseus Thessalia Thrakian Thynias Tiphys tradition tribe Triton Tyndáreus vessel Vian voyage wife wind women Zeus Zeus's