Tanglewood Tales
Descripción
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.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Tanglewood Tales is both modern and readable.
Detalles
Formato | Tapa suave |
Número de Páginas | 152 |
Lenguaje | Inglés |
Editorial | Mint Editions |
Fecha de Publicación | 2021-02-16 |
Dimensiones | 8.0" x 5.0" x 0.36" pulgadas |
Serie | Mint Editions (the Children's Library) |
Letra Grande | No |
Con Ilustraciones | No |
Edad | 8-14 |
Acerca del Autor
Hawthorne, Nathaniel
Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) was an American writer best known for his novels and short stories. Born in Massachusetts, Hawthorne was a descendant of some of the state's earliest settlers. One of his ancestors, John Hathorne, was a judge during the infamous Salem witch trials. As a young man, Hawthorne attended Bowdoin College, where he met many notable figures including future president Franklin Pierce and poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. He then began his literary career as a magazine editor and sketch writer. Hawthorne would also produce novels such as Fanshawe, The House of the Seven Gables, and his most famous work, The Scarlet Letter.
Garantía & Otros
Garantía: | 30 dias por defectos de fabrica |
Peso: | 0.172 kg |
SKU: | 9781513268620 |
Publicado en Unimart.com: | 04/01/24 |
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