Delphi Complete Works Of Apollonius Of Rhodes Illustrated Delphi Ancient

Delphi Complete Works of Apollonius of Rhodes (Illustrated) (Delphi Ancient Classics Book 40)

by Mi Park

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1580 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	926 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	132 pages
Item Weight	:	6.4 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.85 x 0.33 x 8.27 inches

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About the Book

This Delphi Classics edition includes the unabridged text of Apollonius of Rhodes' Argonautica translated by R.C. Seaton. This book contains the epic poem in four books telling the story of Jason and his Argonauts and their quest for the Golden Fleece. The text is illustrated with 11 plates by Blake, Flaxman, Smirke and Turner.

This Delphi Classics edition is complemented by the inclusion of Apollonius' Hymn to the God of Delos, a masterpiece of Hellenistic poetry. The volume also features a critical and biographical exploring Apollonius' life and work.

Apollonius of Rhodes (c. 295-215 BCE) was a Greek epic poet and scholar. He was a student of Callimachus and the librarian of the Library of Alexandria. Apollonius' Argonautica is his most famous work, and it is considered one of the most important examples of Hellenistic poetry.

The Argonautica tells the story of Jason and his Argonauts, a group of heroes who set out on a quest to find the Golden Fleece. The poem is full of adventure and excitement, and it provides a valuable glimpse into the world of ancient Greece.

This Delphi Classics edition of the Argonautica is an authoritative and comprehensive edition of one of the most important works of Greek literature. It is a must-have for anyone interested in ancient Greece, epic poetry, or Apollonius of Rhodes.

Table of Contents

1. Argonautica: Book I
2. Argonautica: Book II
3. Argonautica: Book III
4. Argonautica: Book IV
5. Hymn to the God of Delos

Additional Features

• Unabridged text
• 11 plates by Blake, Flaxman, Smirke and Turner
• Critical and biographical

Delphi Classics

Delphi Classics is a major series of classic literature and philosophy texts, translated into English with s and notes. The series is designed to provide the reader with a comprehensive and authoritative edition of each text, while also offering an accessible and engaging to the work.

Delphi Classics are published in a variety of formats, including paperback, hardcover, and eBook. The series is available from all major booksellers and online retailers.

Delphi Complete Works of Apollonius of Rhodes (Illustrated) (Delphi Ancient Classics Book 40)

by Mi Park

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1580 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	926 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	132 pages
Item Weight	:	6.4 ounces
Dimensions	:	5.85 x 0.33 x 8.27 inches

FREE