Jason and the Golden Fleece (The Argonautica) by Apollonius of Rhodes, Richard L. Hunter

Jason and the Golden Fleece (The Argonautica)

Apollonius of Rhodes, Richard L. Hunter

175 pages first pub -250 (editions)

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The Argonautica is the dramatic story of Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece and his relations with the dangerous princess Medea. The only surviving Greek epic to bridge the gap between Homer and late antiquity, this epic poem is the crowning lite...

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Community Reviews Summary of 598 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 40%
emotional 12%
informative 12%
tense 12%
reflective 10%
dark 7%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 28%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 29% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.57

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