Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of the Golden Fleece by Andrew Lang is a classic retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts. The book follows the journey of Jason and his crew of heroes as they set out to find the Golden Fleece, a symbol of power and wealth that is guarded by a fierce dragon on the island of Colchis. Along the way, they face many challenges and obstacles, including battling monsters, navigating treacherous waters, and dealing with the treachery of some of their own crew members. With the help of the goddess Hera and the sorceress Medea, Jason and his crew eventually succeed in their quest, but not without paying a heavy price. The story is a timeless tale of adventure, heroism, and betrayal, and has been retold in countless forms throughout history. Andrew Lang's version is a classic retelling that captures the spirit and excitement of the original myth, and is sure to captivate readers of all ages.1903. While best known for his translations of classical literature and as a collector of folk and fairy tales, Lang also wrote poetry, biographies, histories, novels, literary criticisms and even children�������s books. Contents: The Children of the Cloud; The Search for the Fleece; and The Winning of the Fleece. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
