Tanglewood Tales by Nathaniel Hawthorne
"Tanglewood Tales" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a book published in 1853. This sequel to "A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys" reimagines celebrated Greek myths for young readers. The collection features six legendary tales, including Theseus and the Minotaur, Jason and the Golden Fleece, and the story of Proserpina and the pomegranate seed. Hawthorne transforms ancient adventures of heroes, monsters, and gods into accessible stories, bringing classical mythology to life for children through
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| Author | Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tanglewood Tales |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanglewood_Tales |
| Contents | The wayside -- The minotaur -- The pygmies -- The dragon's teeth -- Circe's palace -- The pomegranate seeds -- The golden fleece. |
| Credits | Produced by Dianne Bean, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Mythology, Classical -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 976 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 25, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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