{"product_id":"9781453203866","title":"The Wreckage of Agathon","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA wonderful exploration into the maturation process across the course of human life\u003c\/b\u003e Laid to waste by drink, Agathon, a seer, is a shell of a man. He sits imprisoned with his apprentice, Peeker, for his presumed involvement in a rebellion against the Spartan tyrant Lykourgos. Confined to a cell, the men produce extraordinary writings that illustrate the stories of their lives and  give witness to Agathon’s deterioration and the growth of Peeker from a bashful young apprentice to a self-assured and passionate seer. Captivating and imaginative, \u003ci\u003eThe Wreckage of Agathon\u003c\/i\u003e is a tribute to author John Gardner’s passion for ancient storytelling and those universal themes that span the course of all human civilization.   This ebook features a new illustrated biography of John Gardner, including original letters, rare photos, and never-before-seen documents from the Gardner family and the University of Rochester Archives.\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Open Road Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47140651335920,"sku":"9781453203866","price":9.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781453203866_p0.jpg?v=1769907527","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781453203866","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}