The Golden Fleece: A Heroi-Comic Poem (1869)

By Errante Il Pseud and Il Errante

Book Overview

The Golden Fleece: A Heroi-Comic Poem is a literary work written by Il Errante and originally published in 1869. The book is a humorous and satirical retelling of the classic Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts, who set out on a perilous journey to retrieve the legendary Golden Fleece. The story is told in verse and features a cast of colorful characters, including the bumbling hero Jason, the cunning sorceress Medea, and a host of gods and monsters. The poem is filled with witty wordplay, clever puns, and irreverent humor that pokes fun at the conventions of epic poetry.Despite its comedic tone, The Golden Fleece also explores themes of heroism, betrayal, and the struggle for power. The book is a unique and entertaining take on a classic tale, and has earned a place in the canon of humorous literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116717433X
• ISBN13: 9781167174339
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"