Description: The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles by Padraic Colum Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles by Padraic Colum is a collection of ancient Greek myths and legends that follow the journey of Jason and the Argonauts as they set out to retrieve the golden fleece. The book opens with the main characters and setting up the quest for the golden fleece. Later the book follows the journey of the Argonauts as they encounter various challenges, including battles with mythical creatures and encounters with powerful gods. The book focuses on the heroes who lived before Achilles, including the story of Perseus and the Gorgon Medusa, Theseus, and the Minotaur, and the labors of Heracles. The stories are told in a lively and engaging style, with vivid descriptions of the heroes and their adventures. Throughout the book, Colum explores the themes of heroism, courage, and fate, as the characters navigate the dangerous and unpredictable world of ancient Greece. He also includes insights into Greek culture and mythology, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the history and traditions of this ancient civilization. Overall, The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles is a classic work of literature that offers a captivating glimpse into the world of ancient Greece and its legendary heroes. Author Biography Padraic Colum (1881-1972) was an Irish author and poet best known for his writings on Irish mythology and childrens literature. Colum was born in Longford, Ireland, and spent a large portion of his early years working as a journalist and teacher before deciding to pursue writing as a career. The release of Colums first book of poetry, "Wild Earth," in the early 1900s marked the beginning of his literary career. Later, he published several plays, poetry volumes, and books of both fiction and non-fiction. Colum had a special fascination with Irish mythology and folklore, and his retellings of these tales in books like "The Children of Odin" and "The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles" helped make them more well-known to a new audience of readers. Throughout his lifetime, he was given a great deal of recognition, including the Freedom of the City of Dublin and the American Academy of Arts and Letters Prize in Literature. Colum is recognized today as a great storyteller and a significant contributor to the Irish literary canon. Readers of all ages continue to read and appreciate his writings all across the globe. Details ISBN 9357488103 ISBN-13 9789357488105 Title The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles Author Padraic Colum Format Paperback Year 2023 Pages 178 Publisher Double 9 Books LLP GE_Item_ID:142931347; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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