About this title: The story of Jason and the Argonauts and their quest for the Golden Fleece is one of the oldest and most familiar tales in classical literature. Apollonius of Rhodes wrote the best-known version, in Greek, in the third century B.C.E. The Latin poet Gaius Valerius Flaccus began his own interpretation of the story in the first century of the Christian era, but he died before completing it. With The Voyage of the "Argo," the acclaimed poet and translator David Slavitt recovers for modern readers the only surviving work of this little-known writer. The result is an engaging rendition of Jason's ...
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Edition: F
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: John Hopkins University Press: Baltimore, MD 1999
ISBN-13:9780801861772ISBN:0801861772
Description: 1st Edition Book is in very good++ condition with sticker residue on back cover and moderate wear. Name on FFE. Underlining-first 29 pages. A translation of the Voyage of the Argo by Gaius Valerius Flaccus. 165 pages. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Pre
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780801861789ISBN:0801861780
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Description: New. The story of Jason and the Argonauts and their quest for the Golden Fleece is one of the oldest and most familiar tales in classical literature. Apollonius of Rhodes wrote the best-known version, in Greek, in the third century B.C.E. The Latin poet G... read more
Edition: First edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780801861772ISBN:0801861772
Description: The Argonautica of Gaius Valerius Flaccus. 165pp, yellow cloth boards, 8vo. An Epic poem trans. from Latin, the author seems intimately familiar with the sea and seagoing folk, weaving a rich sea-tale. New. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN-13:9780801861789ISBN:0801861780
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Johns Hopkins Univ Pr, Portland, ME
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780801861772ISBN:0801861772
Description: Fine. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. No markings in book. Binding is tight. The story of Jason and the Argonauts and their quest for the Golden Fleece is one of the oldest and most familiar tales in classical literature. Apollonius of Rhodes wrote the best-known version, in Greek, in the third century B.C.E. The Latin poet Gaius Valerius Flaccus began his own interpretation of the story in the first century of the Christian era, but he died before completing it. With The Voyage of the "Argo, ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN-13:9780801861789ISBN:0801861780
Description: New. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. The story of Jason and the Argonauts and their quest for the Golden Fleece is one of the oldest and most familiar tales in classical literature. Apollonius of Rhodes wrote the best-known version, in Greek, in the third century B.C.E. The Latin poet Gaius Valerius Flaccus began his own interpretation of the story in the first century of the ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780801861789ISBN:0801861780
Description: Published by The Johns Hopkins University Press in 1999. Paperback. Number of pages: 184. Condition: Very Good. May show some slight signs of wear. Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
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