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The Voyage of Argo: The Argonautica (Penguin Classics) Paperback – April 30, 1959

by Apollonius of Rhodes (Author), E. V. Rieu (Translator, Introduction)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 101 ratings
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Written in the third century BC in Alexandria, this is the only full surviving account of Jason's legendary quest for the Golden Fleece. It describes the thrilling adventures of the Argonauts on their voyage to Colchis to plead with king Aeetes for the fleece, his greatest treasure - and the Eros-inspired passion felt by his daughter, the beautiful witch-princess Medea, for the scheming Jason. Chronicling a journey that sees Jason and his crew traverse perilous seas, negotiate the treacherous Cyanean Rocks, and confront the lure of the Sirens' song, The Voyage of Argo is a masterful depiction of distinctly human heroism and betrayal caused by love. An eloquent marriage of romance and realism, it tells the definitive version of one of the greatest legends of the classical age: an epic tale of bravery, prophecy and magic.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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    224 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Penguin Classics
  4. Publication date
    April 30, 1959
  5. Grade level
    12 and up
  6. Reading age
    18 years and up
  7. Dimensions
    7.75 x 5.04 x 0.56 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    0140440852
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0140440850
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Apollonius of Rhodes developed the classical traditions of the Homeric epic, expanding them to include a flair for romance and psychological insight which were entirely his own. He published his first version of the Argonautica sometime in the middle of the third century B.C. but was met with derision and prepared a second and probably shorter version. This was so well received by the Rhodians that he was honoured with their franchise and for some years lived on that island. Later he returned to Alexandria to find his work now held in high esteem. At the end of his life he was Director of the famous library of Alexandria.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Classics; First Edition (April 30, 1959)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0140440852
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140440850
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 12 and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 5.04 x 0.56 inches
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    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 101 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
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The Voyage of the Argo speaks to the journey that Severin and several other brave adventurers made to retrace the route of Jason and the Argonauts from Greece to former Soviet Georgia in the Black Sea. Just as interesting is the fact that Severin had a specially constructed bronze age boat for the trip. Their adventures are recounted in great detail and compared and contrasted with ancient writings of the original voyage which took place a century or so (est) before the Trojan War of 1200 BC (est). This is a fascinating read and makes you want to retrace the route and visit all the wonderful and exciting places that the Argonauts (modern and ancient) stopped at along the way. I mapped the route and the places visited using Google Earth Maps, which helped to bring to life this timeless adventure of courage, love, treachery, combat and myth. Well done Mr. Severin!
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William J. Higgins,III
5.0 out of 5 stars With gods on their side
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Apollonius' mythological adventure tale from 300 BC still enchants readers of all ages to this day. Many of us are familiar with the 1963 movie or the 2000 TV mini-series.

In order to recover the legendary Golden Fleece, Jason and his Argonauts must persevere through a most perilous journey...supported and made possible by numerous gods...Athene, Aphrodite, Apollo, Eros, Iris to mention a few.

Jason and his crew encounter:
Women warriors who slayed all male inhabitants of their island;
Battle six-armed earthborn giants;
Clash with winged-bird women with human faces known as the Harpies;
Pass through the Clashing Rocks where most ships shatter;

Arrive at Colchis to claim the fleece from horrid King Aeetes and the pursuing unimaginable feats which Jason must oblige to...but unbeknownst to the king his sorceress daughter Medea is smitten with Jason and aids in the endeavor and obtains the fleece;

With mission accomplished and thwarting retaliating Aeetes' warriors, Jason and his Argonauts, along with Medea, escape and continue the long voyage homeward with an assortment of other high-end adventures taking place.

Classic Greek mythology with hints of Homer's Odyssey (who predates Apollonius by five hundred years)...translation by E. V. Riew commendable.
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Aurelian
3.0 out of 5 stars Go for a newer edition, I used the Penguin 1960's one
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The story is great and the translation isn't terribly smooth but smooth enough in the Penguin edition from the 1960s, there are scant footnotes and those would be greatly appreciated when it comes to tying it into and comparing it with other epic poems such as those of Homer and Hesiod, but also later poems such as the Aeneid since the Argonautica (and Aeneid) contains many side stories referring back to material that is believed to have been in the "epic cycle" (i.e. the source story/ies for the Iliad and Odyssey) but for which we have lost the poems themselves and can only fill out the picture with iconic episodes such as the abandonment of Paris and his rescue, the contest of the three goddesses, the Trojan Horse, the sack of Troy, the death of Achilles, etc. contained in later works such as the Argonautica and then finally with the Aeneid since it appears Virgil had access to either poetic or popular versions of stories that we have no access to thereby completing our picture of Homer's two epics.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant Story, or Foundation Myth?
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2015
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One can either read this story for its cultural importance, as one of the great Greek foundation myths, or for its inherent value and interest as a travel story.

Let's begin with the latter. Apollonius begins by naming and describing his heroes, as is still the norm in these kinds of tales, say Armagedon. Everyone here is either a prince or the son of a god, or both: no Samwise Gangees along on this voyage. Each brings to the table (or boat) a special skill of some sort, which come into play when needed, and in some cases, a prophecy of how they will meet their doom. There is a bit of a spoiler here, since Apollonius lets that particular cat out of the bag far too early, and saps the suspense. Also the characters are not developed as lovable or hateful personalities - they have their skills sets, but you don't really get to know them well. And then, early on, when the whole crew is welcomed in some town, then sale away in the dark and land on the same territory, and end up killing many of their hosts, I shook my head and wondered if I would be able to work up any interest in such a stupid crew and heroes, who make Gilligan look like Odysseus.

But the plot goes forward reasonably well, and the author is a poet, who later in the book offers some attractive descriptions. And interests picks up when Medea comes on stage -- who will serve as femme fatale in a deeper and uglier manner than usual, in Euripides' play by that name. (And, if you believe Herodotus on this point - but I don't -- inspired the Medes to change their names after her.) Anyway, she finally does have a personality, and you do get the feeling that this love could end in something nasty, since that's where it begins. (Aphrodite bribes Cupid into getting the affair going.) And then they briefly visit much of the Mediterranean, somewhat surprisingly, given that they started by sailing into the Black Sea. But that's what you get when you tempt the gods by murdering your brother. (Not that the gods mind doing that sort of thing themselves.)

So all in all, the story is not bad. Frankly, as pure sea story, I wouldn't rank it even with Voyage of the Dawn Treader, which I suspect was inspired by a few scenes. But it's readable enough.

As culture, for understanding Greek myth and thought, yeah, this is pretty foundational. Apollonius goes out of his way to name all the places and customs inspired by the Argonauts, no doubt quite unreliably. But I'm glad I bought the book, and found it a fairly pleasant voyage with an interesting theme from the inside of foundational Greek culture.
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5.0 out of 5 stars amazing
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2011
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a good story, a great author, a marvelous translation. This book is a must have to the readers that search for ancient treasures in greek epic literature. the characters are imortal ones and the edition presents a very useful map.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2018
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A good read, that's pretty much all you really need to know.
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3.0 out of 5 stars I have added this work to the reading list in ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2015
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I have added this work to the reading list in my myth class. It's not a particularly exciting epic, but it allows me to concentrate on myth during the Hellenistic period.
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Jake O'Connor
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story, book in excellent condition also
Reviewed in Sweden on September 26, 2023
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Fast service, book in perfect condition and this a great Greek story, throughly enjoy it
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5.0 out of 5 stars You must read this book!
Reviewed in Brazil on September 5, 2020
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It is one of the greatest poems ever written!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Jason et les argonautes en anglais
Reviewed in France on January 21, 2011
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Il existe une version dans la collection 'Belles Lettres' de l'épopée mythologique des argonautes. Le prix étant excessif, je me suis tourné vers ce livre en anglais. Certes, il faut maîtriser la langue de Shakespeare, mais pour celle ou celui que cela ne rebute pas, c'est un plaisir garanti. Et pour un prix assez modique comparé au livre français.
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Graham Cammock
5.0 out of 5 stars An essential book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2017
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Jason and the argonauts is a great epic and a great story! Enthralling, and worth the money!
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