The Golden Fleece And The Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles (1921)

The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles is a book written by Padraic Colum and published in 1921. The book is a retelling of Greek mythology, focusing on the story of Jason and the Argonauts and their quest to find the Golden Fleece. The book begins with the creation of the world and the birth of the gods, then moves on to the story of Prometheus and the theft of fire. It then tells the story of the hero Perseus and his battles against monsters, before moving on to the story of Jason and the Argonauts. The book is written in a lyrical and poetic style, with vivid descriptions of the characters and their adventures. It also includes illustrations by Willy Pogany, which add to the book's mystical and enchanting atmosphere. Overall, The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles is a classic retelling of Greek mythology, perfect for readers of all ages who are interested in the ancient world and its fascinating stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.