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Tanglewood Tales: For Girls and Boys
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Tanglewood Tales: For Girls and Boys Mass market paperbound - 1999

by Nathaniel Hawthorne


About this book

Tanglewood Tales for Boys and Girls, published in1853, is a book by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne, a sequel to A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys. It is a re-writing of well-known Greek myths in a volume for children.

The book includes the myths of:
Theseus and the Minotaur (Chapter : "The Minotaur")
Antaeus and the Pygmies (Chapter: "The Pygmies")
Dragon's Teeth (Chapter: "The Dragon's Teeth")
Circe's Palace (Chapter: "Circe's Palace")
Proserpina, Ceres, Pluto, and the Pomegranate Seed (Chapter: "The Pomegranate Seed")
Jason and the Golden Fleece (Chapter: "The Golden Fleece")

From the publisher

Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title--offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords.
This edition of "Tanglewood Tales" includes a Foreword, Biographical Note, and Afterword from the Publisher. Set sail with the greatest heroes of all time. Take up arms as they battle terrifying monsters. Be thrilled as they match wits with the gods. Enter a world of magic and intrigue and adventure in these exciting retellings of the greatest legends of Greek mythology.
Theseus. With the help of Ariadne he battles the ferocious Minotaur-a hulking beast who is half-man and half-bull! Circe. She is a beguiling enchantress who charms Odysseus with an intoxicating potion that turns men into pigs! Luckily, Odysseus has a few tricks up his sleeve.
Cadmus. He sets off to rescue his sister Europa, who has been abducted by a bull. But the bull is none other than mighty Zeus himself! Jason. After many adventures he and his Argonauts find the Golden Fleece-tucked away in a sacred grove and guarded by a ferocious dragon!
Here are the most exciting tales of the ancient Greeks, written especially for young people by one of our greatest authors.

First line

A short time ago, I was favored with a flying visit from my young friend Eustace Bright, whom I had not before met with since quitting the breezy mountains of Berkshire.

First Edition Identification

The book was first published  in 1853 by Boston: Ticknor, Reed, and Fields, featuring 8 full-page black and white illustrations. 

Details

  • Title Tanglewood Tales: For Girls and Boys
  • Author Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • Binding Mass Market Paperbound
  • Edition Unabridged
  • Pages 192
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Tor Classics, New York, New York
  • Date August 15, 1999
  • ISBN 9780812565157 / 0812565150
  • Weight 0.23 lbs (0.10 kg)
  • Dimensions 6.88 x 4.34 x 0.48 in (17.48 x 11.02 x 1.22 cm)
  • Ages 09 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 4 - 7
  • Reading level 1200
  • Library of Congress subjects Mythology, Classical
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 99611520
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

About the author

Nathanial Hawthorne was the author of many classics, such as "The Scarlet Letter "and "The House of Seven Gables. "
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