A Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales, for Girls and Boys by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Author Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864
Illustrator Parrish, Maxfield, 1870-1966
Title A Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales, for Girls and Boys
Contents A Wonder Book: The Gorgon's head. The golden touch. The paradise of children. The three golden apples. The miraculous pitcher. The Chimaera -- Tanglewood Tales: The wayside. The Minotaur. The Pygmies. The dragon's teeth. Circe's palace. The pomegranate seeds. The Golden Fleece.
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Summary "A Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales for Girls and Boys" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of children's stories written in the mid-19th century. This charming work reinterprets classical myths, aiming to make them accessible and enjoyable for young readers. The narratives are hosted by Eustace Bright, a young man engaging a group of children with captivating tales, involving characters like Perseus and King Midas, who embark on fantastical adventures filled with moral lessons and wonder. The opening of the book introduces us to a lively gathering of children at Tanglewood, where they eagerly await stories from their older cousin, Eustace Bright. As the mist dissipates, Eustace begins his first tale, "The Gorgon's Head," recounting the adventures of Perseus. From the moment Perseus is sent on his perilous quest by the wicked King Polydectes to retrieve Medusa's head, the narrative sets a tone of excitement and a blend of humor and fantasy. Alongside Perseus, the narrative introduces a mysterious stranger named Quicksilver, who promises guidance and assistance. As the story unfolds, we see themes of courage and strategy in the face of danger, making it a compelling beginning to a series of imaginative tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Mythology, Greek
Subject Mythology, Greek -- Juvenile literature
Category Text
EBook-No. 35377
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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