The Argonautika by Apollonius of Rhodes

The Argonautika

Apollonius of Rhodes with Peter Green (Translator)

524 pages first pub -250 (editions)

fiction classics poetry adventurous fast-paced

Description

The Argonautika, the only surviving epic of the Hellenistic era, is a retelling of the tale of Jason and the Golden Fleece, probably the oldest extant Greek myth. Peter Green's lively, readable verse translation captures the swift narrative movem...

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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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