Originally published in 1853, author Nathaniel Hawthorne delivers a vibrant selection of mythological tales inspired by some of the most popular figures in Greek lore. Tanglewood Tales is filled with whimsical characters and their fantastical stories.
Nathaniel Hawthorne brings Ancient Greek mythology to life in this collection of Tanglewood Tales. The author reinterprets the stories for a younger audience with a broad appeal. The book contains heroes and heroines, as well as magicians and kings. Some of the most notable myths include "The Golden Fleece," which centers Jason and the Argonauts. And "Circe's Palace," which follows a battle of wits between the enchantress and a formidable foe.
Tanglewood Tales is a companion to Hawthorne's previous work, A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys. It expands his collection of children's stories with more enduring tales from Greek mythology. These are timeless classics that have captivated readers for multiple generations.
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The six classic tales in this book are ones referenced so regularly in our modern culture that everybody should be familiar with them.
Included are Hawthorne's retellings of-
Theseus and the Minotaur
Antaeus and the Pygmies
Dragon's Teeth
Circe's Palace
Proserpina, Ceres, Pluto, and the Pomegranate Seed
Jason and the Golden Fleece
This edition is presented complete and unabridged with all the color images from an early edition. Be sure to pick up A Wonder Book for more classic Greek myths retold by the same author.
The six classic tales in this book are ones referenced so regularly in our modern culture that everybody should be familiar with them.
Included are Hawthorne's retellings of-
Theseus and the Minotaur
Antaeus and the Pygmies
Dragon's Teeth
Circe's Palace
Proserpina, Ceres, Pluto, and the Pomegranate Seed
Jason and the Golden Fleece
This edition is presented complete and unabridged with all the color images from an early edition. Be sure to pick up A Wonder Book for more classic Greek myths retold by the same author.