A Wonder Book Heroes and Monsters of Greek Mythology

by Hawthorne, Nathaniel

• ISBN13: 9780486432090
• ISBN10: 0486432092
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780486111353
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-12-12
• Publisher: Dover Publications
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Summary

Teeming with monsters, magic, and adventure, this children's classic by one of America's greatest writers retells in captivating narrative 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. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Born on the fourth of July in 1804, Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote the stories that lie at the heart of the American Romantic movement. His portraits of colonial life reflect his Puritan heritage and offer fascinating profiles of individuals who strive for freedom from social conventions.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
The Gorgon's Head
Tanglewood Porch--Introductory to "The Gorgon's Head"	p. 1
The Gorgon's Head	p. 6
Tanglewood Porch--After the Story	p. 30
The Golden Touch
Shadow Brook--Introductory to "The Golden Touch"	p. 32
The Golden Touch	p. 35
Shadow Brook--After the Story	p. 52
The Paradise of Children
Tanglewood Play-Room--Introductory to "The Paradise of Children"	p. 55
The Paradise of Children	p. 58
Tanglewood Play-Room--After the Story	p. 74
The Three Golden Apples
Tanglewood Fireside--Introductory to "The Three Golden Apples"	p. 76
The Three Golden Apples	p. 81
Tanglewood Fireside--After the Story	p. 101
The Miraculous Pitcher
The Hill-Side--Introductory to "The Miraculous Pitcher"	p. 104
The Miraculous Pitcher	p. 107
The Hill-Side--After the Story	p. 126
The Chimaera
Bald-Summit--Introductory to "The Chimaera"	p. 128
The Chimaera	p. 131
Bald-Summit--After the Story	p. 154
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