Jason and Medeia

Jason and Medeia
Authors
Gardner, John
Publisher
Open Road Integrated Media
Tags
fantasy , ebook , book , poetry
ISBN
9781453203309
Date
1973-01-01T00:00:00+00:00
Size
2.20 MB
Lang
en
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A mythological masterpiece about dedication and the disintegration of romantic affection. In this magnificent epic poem, John Gardner renders his interpretation of the ancient story of Jason and Medeia. Confined in the palace of King Creon, and longing to return to his rightful kingdom Iolcus, Jason asks his wife, the sorceress Medeia, to use her powers of enchantment to destroy the tryrant King Pelias. Out of love she acquiesces, only to find that upon her return Jason has replaced her with King Creon’s beautiful daughter, Glauce.

An ancient myth fraught with devotion and betrayal, deception and ambition, *Jason & Medeia* is one of the greatest classical legends, and Gardner’s masterful retelling is yet another achievement for this highly acclaimed author.