Publisher's Synopsis
Tanglewood Tales For Girls and Boys is a collection of stories written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, an American author. It is considered as the second wonder book by the author. The book is a collection of Greek myths and legends retold for children. The stories in the book include the tales of Theseus and the Minotaur, Proserpina, Midas, and Pandora's Box. The book is written in a simple language that is easy for children to understand. The stories are full of adventure, magic, and wonder, making it a perfect read for children. Tanglewood Tales For Girls and Boys is a classic children's book that has been loved by generations of readers. It is a must-read for anyone who loves Greek mythology or is looking for a good bedtime story for their children.1888. Hawthorne wrote these stories for children based on Greek myth and legend. They are incomparable retellings of themes which the Greek dramatists used in creating their immortal plays and literature. His first Wonder-Book was so well received, that he was induced to undertake another within eighteen months of the finishing the first. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger PublishingThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
