Raoul Le Fevre the History of Jason (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162633787)

""Raoul Le Fevre the History of Jason"" is a book written by William Caxton, which tells the story of Jason and the Argonauts. The book is based on a French manuscript written by Raoul Le Fevre in the 15th century, and was translated into English by Caxton in the 15th century as well. The story follows the journey of Jason and his crew as they embark on a quest to find the Golden Fleece, which is said to possess magical powers. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including battling monsters and overcoming the wrath of the gods. The book is considered a classic of medieval literature, and is a fascinating read for anyone interested in mythology, adventure, and ancient history.1813. Caxton, one of the first printers, dedicated this book to Edward Prince of Wales, son of Edward IV and later briefly Edward V, whose governor was Anthony Woodville, Earl Rivers. Caxton says that he has done the translation under the shadow of his noble protection. Written in Olde English.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.

Author: William Caxton
ISBN-10: 1162633786
ISBN-13: 9781162633787
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 210
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.44d