A Wonder Book: Heroes and Monsters of Greek Mythology Paperback - 2003
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
About this book
Classical myths retold by Nathaniel Hawthorne, one of the masters of American literature--King Midas with his Golden Touch, Pandora's Box, The Adventure of Hercules in quest of the golden apples, Bellerophon and the Chimaera, Baucis and Philomon, Perseus, and Medusa.
From the rear cover
Teeming with monsters, magic, and adventure, this captivating children's classic by one of America's greatest writers retells six legendary tales of incredible warriors and evil creatures.
Using a fictional narrator who tells engrossing stories to his young relatives on quiet hillsides, in secluded vales, and other attractive settings, Nathaniel Hawthorne draws his readers into the imaginative and ancient world of Greek mythology. There, they meet King Midas, the man with an unusual power, in "The Golden Touch"; Hercules, the legendary hero and strongman, in "The Three Golden Apples"; cruel witches with snakes for hair, in "The Gorgon's Head"; and "The Chimaera," a monster that is part lion, part goat, and part snake. An enchanting account of Pandora and an enticing box is recounted in "The Paradise of Children," while "The Miraculous Pitcher" tells a heartwarming tale about the rewards of hospitality and goodness.
An excellent way to acquaint youngsters with a number of classical heroes and evil-doers, A Wonder Book will enchant readers of all ages.
First Edition Identification
Hodder & Stoughton published a First Edition in London, 1922. The hardcover is bound in gilt illustrated cloth with illustrated endpapers. Houghton Mifflin: Riverside Press published a Limited Edition in Boston, 1893. Nineteen of the illustrations are detailed full page tipped-in color lithographs mounted within gilt borders. George H. Doran published a First US Edition thus in New York, 1922. The hardcover is bound in gilt illustrated red cloth with 24 full page color plates. Rand McNally published a First Edition, in Chicago-New York , 1913. The hardcover is bound in green cloth with gilt titles on color and spine. Sears Co. published a First Edition hardcover in 1928. A.L. Burt Company published a First Edition in New York, 1915. The hardcover is bound in brick cloth covered boards with gilt titles to the spine.
Details
- Title A Wonder Book: Heroes and Monsters of Greek Mythology
- Author Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Binding Paperback
- Pages 157
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Dover Publications
- Date 2003-12
- Features Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780486432090 / 0486432092
- Weight 0.3 lbs (0.14 kg)
- Dimensions 8.22 x 5.3 x 0.43 in (20.88 x 13.46 x 1.09 cm)
- Ages 08 to 14 years
- Grade levels 3 - 9
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Themes
- Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Cultural Region: Greece
- Library of Congress subjects Mythology, Greek
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2003055390
- Dewey Decimal Code 398.209
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