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 is a philosophical self-help book written in the early 20th century. The text utilizes the ancient Greek myth of Jason and the Golden Fleece to extract applicable life lessons about ambition, opportunity, and the pursuit of success. Through this narrative, Given offers insights into personal development and the principles of an effective and
meaningful life. In the book, Given narrates the story of Jason, who embarks on a daring quest for the Golden Fleece, facing various trials and adversities along the way. As he encounters challenges such as fire-breathing bulls and armed warriors, Jason exemplifies the qualities of courage, determination, and strategic action. Each chapter of the book draws parallels between Jason's journey and the reader's own quest for success, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities, engaging in hard work, and maintaining a proactive attitude towards life's challenges. Overall, Given's narrative serves as both an inspiring tale and a guide to harnessing one's potential for achieving personal greatness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Given, Charles Stewart |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05017975 |
| Title | A Fleece of Gold; Five Lessons from the Fable of Jason and the Golden Fleece |
| Credits | Produced by Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion |
| Subject | Success |
| Subject | Conduct of life |
| Subject | Jason -- (Mythological character) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8881 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-08881-5 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Aug 22, 2014 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 523 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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