A Fleece of Gold; Five Lessons from the Fable of Jason and the Golden Fleece

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A Fleece of Gold; Five Lessons from the Fable of Jason and the Golden Fleece

by Charles Stewart Given

EN·~1 hours·8 chapters

Chapters

8 total
1

A Fleece of Gold - Five Lessons from the Fable of Jason and the Golden Fleece

0:18
2

Foreword

0:55
3

Introduction

4:54
4

I. The Ruling Element - "Jason and His Men."

13:45
5

II. The Golden Quality - "They Passed Through."

20:45
6

III. The Messenger of Fate - "They Seized the Favorable Moment."

15:18
7

IV. The Active Hand - "They Plied Their Oars With Vigor"

15:05
8

V. Ethics of Activity

10:51

Description

In this compact volume the classic tale of Jason and the Golden Fleece is reshaped into a series of practical lessons for the thoughtful reader. The author intertwines a faithful retelling with reflections on character, ambition, and the hidden strengths we can summon when we truly know ourselves. Though brief, the narrative invites both the curious newcomer and the seasoned myth‑lover to revisit the ancient adventure through a modern, self‑improvement lens.

The story opens with the tragic flight of a golden‑fleece ram that carries a royal child to the distant land of Colchis, where a sleepless dragon guards the coveted prize. Years later, a determined Jason gathers a crew of eager youths and sets sail, confronting perilous floating islands that threaten to crush any ship caught between them. With quick thinking and steadfast resolve, they seize a fleeting opening and navigate the treacherous waters, arriving at the king’s palace ready to face the next trial.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (78K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Distributed Proofreaders

Release date

2005-09-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

CS

Charles Stewart Given

Best known for a slim, thoughtful book that turns the myth of Jason and the Golden Fleece into practical lessons about ambition and character. Little is firmly documented about the writer himself, which gives his work an old-library kind of mystery.

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