Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew: A First Book of Greek Mythology (Yesterday's Classics) Contributor(s): Peabody, Josephine Preston (Author) |
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ISBN: 1599151219 ISBN-13: 9781599151212 Publisher: Yesterday's Classics
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: March 2008 Annotation: A child's first book of Greek tales containing many of the shorter myths retold with exceptional literary skill. Relates the stories of Prometheus, who brought to earth the bright-eyed fire treasured by the gods; of Orpheus, best of harpers; of the cunning Daedalus; the ambitious Phaethon; Apollo and Diana, and other gods and heroes of the olden time. Designed to supplement the myths retold by Nathaniel Hawthorne in A Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Greek & Roman |
Physical Information: 0.34" H x 6" W x 9" L (0.49 lbs) 144 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Greece |
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