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Jason and the Golden Fleece (The Argonautica)

Af: Apollonius of Rhodes Engelsk Paperback

Jason and the Golden Fleece (The Argonautica)

Af: Apollonius of Rhodes Engelsk Paperback
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The Argonautica is the dramatic story of Jason''s quest for the Golden Fleece and his relations with the dangerous Colchian princess, Medea. The only extant Greek epic poem to bridge the gap between Homer and late antiquity, it is a major product of the brilliant world of the Ptolemaic court at Alexandria, written by Apollonius of Rhodes in the 3rd century BC. Apollonius explores many of the fundamental aspects of life in a highly original way: love, deceit, heroism, human ignorance of the diven, the limits of science. This volume offers the first scholarly translation into English prose for many years, combining readability with accuracy and an attention to detail that will appeal to readers both with and without Greek. `Based on a deep understanding of the text, this translation, with informative notes and an excellent introduction, will bring Apollonius to the audience he deserves....'' (TLS) ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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The Argonautica is the dramatic story of Jason''s quest for the Golden Fleece and his relations with the dangerous Colchian princess, Medea. The only extant Greek epic poem to bridge the gap between Homer and late antiquity, it is a major product of the brilliant world of the Ptolemaic court at Alexandria, written by Apollonius of Rhodes in the 3rd century BC. Apollonius explores many of the fundamental aspects of life in a highly original way: love, deceit, heroism, human ignorance of the diven, the limits of science. This volume offers the first scholarly translation into English prose for many years, combining readability with accuracy and an attention to detail that will appeal to readers both with and without Greek. `Based on a deep understanding of the text, this translation, with informative notes and an excellent introduction, will bring Apollonius to the audience he deserves....'' (TLS) ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 224
ISBN-13: 9780199538720
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 0199538727
Kategori: Designed / suitable for A & AS Level (England & Wales)
Udg. Dato: 26 feb 2009
Længde: 11mm
Bredde: 128mm
Højde: 196mm
Forlag: Oxford University Press
Oplagsdato: 26 feb 2009
Forfatter(e): Apollonius of Rhodes
Forfatter(e) Apollonius of Rhodes

Kategori Designed / suitable for A & AS Level (England & Wales)

ISBN-13 9780199538720

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Paperback

Sider 224

Udgave

Længde 11mm

Bredde 128mm

Højde 196mm

Udg. Dato 26 feb 2009

Oplagsdato 26 feb 2009

Forlag Oxford University Press

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