Description
Enter a world where harpies torment mortals, the Argonaut Orpheus sings, the mighty god Zeus wages war on the Titans, and Prometheus steals fire. Author Padraic Colum weaves the tales of Jason and his Argonauts with classic Greek mythology to create this captivating epic about life, war, and astounding beings who lived in a time long past. Poetically written and wonderful for reading aloud, this collection of ancient stories will captivate modern readers.
About the Author
Padraic Colum (1881-1972) was a poet, a playwright, and a leader of the Irish Renaissance, but he is best known for his works for children, including The Children of Odin and The Golden Fleece (a Newbery Honor Book).
William Andrew ("Willy") Pogany (August 1882-July 30, 1955) was a prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.
Book Information
ISBN 9781534450363
Author Padraic Colum
Format Hardback
Page Count 320
Imprint Aladdin
Publisher Simon & Schuster
Weight(grams) 404g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 140mm * 25mm