Written in the third century BC in Alexandria, this is theonly full surviving account of Jason's legendary quest for theGolden Fleece. It describes the thrilling adventures of theArgonauts on their voyage to Colchis to plead with king Aeetes forthe fleece, his greatest treasure and the Eros-inspired passionfelt by his daughter, the beautiful witch-princess Medea, for thescheming Jason. Chronicling a journey that sees Jason and his crewtraverse perilous seas, negotiate the treacherous Cyanean Rocks,and confront the lure of the Sirens' song, The Voyage of Argo is amasterful depiction of distinctly human heroism and betrayal causedby love. An eloquent marriage of romance and realism, it tells thedefinitive version of one of the greatest legends of the classicalage: an epic tale of bravery, prophecy and magic.
【作者简介】
Apollonius of Rhodes developed the classical traditions of theHomeric epic, expanding them to include a flair for romance andpsychological insight which were entirely his own. He published hisfirst version of the Argonautica sometime in the middle of thethird century B.C. but was met with derision and prepared a secondand probably shorter version. This was so well received by theRhodians that he was honoured with their franchise and for someyears lived on that island. Later he returned to Alexandria to findhis work now held in high esteem. At the end of his life he wasDirector of the famous library of Alexandria.
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