
Tales of Troy and Greece
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ISBN10: 116263362X
ISBN13: 9781162633626
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.51 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162633626
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.51 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Tales of Troy and Greece is a collection of stories from ancient Greek mythology, retold by Scottish author Andrew Lang. The book features well-known tales such as the Trojan War, the adventures of Odysseus, and the creation of the world by the gods. Lang's retellings are accessible and engaging, making these ancient stories accessible to modern readers. The book is illustrated with black and white drawings by H.J. Ford, adding to the charm of the stories. Overall, Tales of Troy and Greece is a classic collection of myths that is perfect for readers of all ages who are interested in Greek mythology and ancient stories.1907. While best known for his translations of classical literature and as a collector of folk and fairy tales, Lang also wrote poetry, biographies, histories, novels, literary criticisms and even children's books. Lang was highly regarded as a Homeric scholar. In this volume, Lang drew upon his classical learning to recreate the Greek myths for children. He follows Ulysses from his boyhood, through the Trojan Wars, to his voyage to seek the son of Achilles. The story of Helen of Troy, and the Trojan Horse, is told with the pace of a modern adventure. Lang's collection of retold myths includes Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece, and recounts the lives and heroic deeds of two other major figures: Theseus, who slew the Minotaur; and Perseus, who freed the princess Andromeda as one of his many tests, with the helo of the gorgon's head. Perseus, Andromeda, and her parents, Cephus and Cassiopeia, are remembered in the constellations of the summer sky. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
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