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Tanglewood Tales: Mint Editions

Autor Nathaniel Hawthorne
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 27 iul 2021
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.
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ISBN-13: 9781513205113
ISBN-10: 1513205110
Pagini: 154
Dimensiuni: 132 x 209 x 12 mm
Greutate: 0.3 kg
Editura: Mint Editions
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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.

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Written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and illustrated by Virginia Frances Sterrett, this book depicts the legends of The Minotaur, The Pygmies, The Dragon's Teeth, Circe's palace, The Pomegranate Seeds, and The Golden Fleece.