Jason and the Golden Fleece: The Argonautica by Apollonius of Rhodes

Jason and the Golden Fleece: The Argonautica

Apollonius of Rhodes with R. C. Seaton (Translator)

122 pages first pub -250 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous fast-paced

Description

Written in Greek in the 3rd century BC, "Jason and the Golden Fleece" or "The Argonautica" is the epic of Apollonius of Rhodes. It is the only surviving Hellenistic epic and recounts the timeless tale of Jason and the Argonauts and their quest to ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 488 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 39%
emotional 15%
informative 9%
reflective 9%
tense 9%
dark 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 31%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 31% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.57

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