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Tanglewood Tales For Boys And Girls (1881)

Tanglewood Tales For Boys And Girls (1881)

Hawthorne, Nathaniel

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General Juvenile Fiction

ISBN10: 1436867029
ISBN13: 9781436867023
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 248
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Tanglewood Tales for Boys and Girls is a collection of Greek myths and legends retold by Nathaniel Hawthorne, first published in 1881. The book is a sequel to A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys, which also features retellings of Greek myths. In Tanglewood Tales, Hawthorne takes readers on a journey through ancient Greece, recounting some of the most famous stories from Greek mythology. The book includes tales of heroes such as Theseus, Perseus, and Jason, as well as stories of gods and goddesses like Apollo, Athena, and Demeter. The stories are written in a style that is accessible to children, but still retains the rich language and vivid imagery of the original myths. Hawthorne's retellings often focus on the moral lessons that can be learned from the tales, emphasizing the importance of bravery, honesty, and perseverance. Tanglewood Tales for Boys and Girls is a timeless classic that has been beloved by generations of readers, both young and old. Its enduring popularity speaks to the enduring power of Greek mythology and the timeless themes that these stories explore.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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