The Golden Fleece (ePub)
And the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles
(Sprache: Englisch)
"Still unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths." - Publishers Weekly
Written for young readers by a great Irish folklorist, this Newbery Award-winning anthology centers on the legend of the quest for the Golden Fleece. Generations of readers...
Written for young readers by a great Irish folklorist, this Newbery Award-winning anthology centers on the legend of the quest for the Golden Fleece. Generations of readers...
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"Still unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths." - Publishers Weekly
Written for young readers by a great Irish folklorist, this Newbery Award-winning anthology centers on the legend of the quest for the Golden Fleece. Generations of readers have thrilled to these classic retellings of ancient myths, which trace Jason and the Argonauts' voyages and their encounters with the foreseer Prometheus, Medea the sorceress, and other legendary characters. Stories of the heroes who accompanied Jason include "The Life and Labors of Heracles," "Theseus and the Minotaur," "How Orpheus the Minstrel Went Down to the World of the Dead," and other stirring tales.
Author Padraic Colum, who was active in the Irish literary renaissance and a founder of Dublin's Abbey Theatre, was also a popular children's writer. Skilled at recounting tales in a manner that attracts and holds kids' attention, Colum possessed a poetic style that continues to enchant audiences of all ages. His captivating tales are complemented by forty evocative illustrations by Willy Pogány.
Written for young readers by a great Irish folklorist, this Newbery Award-winning anthology centers on the legend of the quest for the Golden Fleece. Generations of readers have thrilled to these classic retellings of ancient myths, which trace Jason and the Argonauts' voyages and their encounters with the foreseer Prometheus, Medea the sorceress, and other legendary characters. Stories of the heroes who accompanied Jason include "The Life and Labors of Heracles," "Theseus and the Minotaur," "How Orpheus the Minstrel Went Down to the World of the Dead," and other stirring tales.
Author Padraic Colum, who was active in the Irish literary renaissance and a founder of Dublin's Abbey Theatre, was also a popular children's writer. Skilled at recounting tales in a manner that attracts and holds kids' attention, Colum possessed a poetic style that continues to enchant audiences of all ages. His captivating tales are complemented by forty evocative illustrations by Willy Pogány.
Autoren-Porträt von Padraic Colum
Poet, playwright, and a key figure in the Irish Literary Renaissance, Padraic Colum (18811972) was a prolific writer. Best known for his adaptations of Celtic tales, and particularly those for younger readers, he also addressed himself to a wider audience. In addition to his work as an illustrator of classics, Hungarian-born artist Willy Pogány (18821955) served as an art director on several Hollywood films, including Fashions of 1934 and Dames. He was also an author and teacher whose instructive manuals include Dover's Drawing Lessons.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Padraic Colum
- Altersempfehlung: 10 - 14 Jahre
- 2018, 256 Seiten, Englisch
- Verlag: Guilford Publications
- ISBN-10: 0486833348
- ISBN-13: 9780486833347
- Erscheinungsdatum: 15.08.2018
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