Jason and the Golden Fleece (the Argonautica) by Apollonius of Rhodes

Jason and the Golden Fleece (the Argonautica)

Apollonius of Rhodes with Richard Hunter (Translator)

175 pages first pub -250 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous fast-paced

Description

The Argonautica is the dramatic story of Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece and his relations with the dangerous princess Medea. The only surviving Greek epic to bridge the gap between Homer and late antiquity, this epic poem is the crowning lite...

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Community Reviews Summary of 438 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 40%
emotional 14%
informative 11%
reflective 11%
tense 11%
dark 7%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 29%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 70% | A mix: 29%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.58

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