The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles

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The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles
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Title page for The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles (1921)
Author Padraic Colum
Illustrator Willy Pogany
LanguageEnglish
Genre Mythology
Publisher Macmillan
Publication date
 December 1921
Publication placeUnited States
Pages289

The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles is a children's book by Padraic Colum, a retelling of Greek myths. The book, illustrated by Willy Pogany, was first published in 1921 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1922. [1] The central myth retold is that of Jason and the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece and the aftermath. Woven into it are other myths, including the myths of Persephone and Prometheus, told by the poet Orpheus during the voyage. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922–Present". American Library Association. November 30, 1999. Retrieved December 30, 2009.
  2. ↑ The Newbery & Caldecott Awards: a Guide to the Medal and Honor Books by the Association for Library Service to Children, page 86


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