Hercules, My Shipmate
by Robert Graves
2020-12-29 18:53:03
The author of I, Claudius puts his own twist on the myth of the Argonautsâ quest for the Golden Fleece: âA tour de force . . . A richly tapestried epicâ (Kirkus Reviews). An inventive reimagining of the story of Jason and the Argonauts...
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The author of I, Claudius puts his own twist on the myth of the Argonautsâ quest for the Golden Fleece: âA tour de force . . . A richly tapestried epicâ (Kirkus Reviews). An inventive reimagining of the story of Jason and the Argonauts, this novel by renowned poet and classicist Robert Graves brings heroic figures of Hellenistic myth to life. Gravesâs Jason is belligerent, energetic, and full of life, and the society Graves builds for him is outlandish and deeply invested in ancient cults. Against this primitive, religious backdrop, the charismatic Jason assembles a crew and sets out to retrieve the sacred gold-trimmed fleece that is sacred to Zeus, and that has been stolen by worshippers of the Triple Goddess. Accompanying him is Hercules, a brave warrior known more for his brawn, and his astonishingly good luck, than his brains. Robert Graves builds a compelling world that sets Hellenistic magic and mystery in a surprisingly gritty, realistic setting, a fascinating read for fans of Greek mythology. âA witty historical novel with much insiderâs lore on cult and ritual.â âThe New York Review of Books âRichly readable, thoroughly classical yet individually interpreted, this is a labor of love important to students, culture-seekers and readers.â âLibrary Journal
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