Argonautica
By: translated by Michael Barich.
Contributors: Barich, Michael Joseph.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: XOXOX Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Gambier, OH
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781880977293
Subjects: Epic poetry, Latin -- Translations into English; Argonauts (Greek mythology) -- Poetry; Jason (Greek mythology) -- Poetry; Medea (Greek mythology) -- Poetry
Genres: Translations into English; Poetry
Work titles: Argonautica.
Description: "Apollonius Rhodius' epic poem Argonautica, written in Greek during the third century BC, has become the de facto standard version of the story of Jason and the Argonauts and their quest for the Golden Fleece. Valerius Flaccus' Latin epic of the late first century AD is by contrast little known, even to those otherwise well-read in ancient literature. This translation offers an accurate and appealing version in English verse." "Flaccus' Argonautica lends keen Roman touches to the tale, developing further the sense of adventure and the erotic passion found in the Greek. It offers vicarious travel to exotic lands, gripping heroism in the face of wondrous monsters and an "all-star team" of famous Greek heroes. The stirring sea voyage is interwoven with blossoming love between Jason and Medea, their young passion not yet gone sour."