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The Argonautika narrates the adventures of Jason and his comrades, the Argonauts, when they sailed from Iolkos, in eastern Greece, on the ship Argo to acquire the Gold Fleece from King Aietes of Kolchis, at the far end of the Black Sea. Book 3 tells how they achieved their aim with the aid of the king's daughter, Medea, who fell in love with Jason, betrayed her father, and abandoned her homeland. Finally it relates the Argonauts' farflung wanderings on their voyage home to Iolkos, during which Medea connived in the murder of her brother and became Jason's wife. This translation represents the rhythm of the original, a dactylichexameter meter like that of the poet's Homeric models, the Iliad and the Odyssey. This evocation of Homer's epics is important to the significance of the story and to the way readers understand the characters and the action of the poem. The rhythm also gives greater value to the pace of the narrative, the descriptions of places and events, and the extended Homeric similes. The music carries the reader pleasurably forward along with the voyage that it describes, especially if the epic is read aloud from time to time. The brief introduction should help readers understand the issues raised in this poem of the third century BCE, when its author Apollonios Rhodios was a scholar and librarian at the great library in Alexandria. But the epic itself provides all necessary contexts, and readers are encouraged to encounter it directly, not being overly concerned with precise mythical or geographical references. This is a work to be enjoyed, not sweated over.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main story of The Argonautika? A: The Argonautika narrates the adventures of Jason and the Argonauts as they sail from Iolkos, Greece, to retrieve the Gold Fleece from King Aietes in Kolchis, highlighting their encounters and the pivotal role of Medea.
- Q: Who is the author of The Argonautika? A: The Argonautika is authored by Apollonios Rhodios, a scholar and librarian at the great library in Alexandria during the third century BCE.
- Q: What is the format of The Argonautika? A: This edition of The Argonautika is published in paperback format and contains 180 pages.
- Q: When was The Argonautika published? A: The Argonautika was published on September 20, 2012.
- Q: What literary style does The Argonautika use? A: The Argonautika employs a dactylic-hexameter meter, similar to the style found in Homer's epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey.
- Q: Is The Argonautika suitable for new readers of classical literature? A: Yes, The Argonautika is designed to be accessible, with a brief introduction that helps readers understand its context without requiring extensive prior knowledge.
- Q: What themes are explored in The Argonautika? A: The Argonautika explores themes of adventure, loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of love, particularly through the relationship between Jason and Medea.
- Q: Can The Argonautika be read aloud? A: Yes, the rhythmic style of The Argonautika makes it enjoyable to read aloud, enhancing the narrative experience.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The Argonautika is offered in new condition.
- Q: What genre does The Argonautika belong to? A: The Argonautika falls under the genre of Ancient & Classical literature.