Publisher's Synopsis
A Wonder-Book for Boys and Girls is a classic collection of Greek myths retold by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The book features six stories, including the tales of Perseus, Midas, Pandora, Hercules, and others. Hawthorne's retellings are written in a style that is accessible to children, while still capturing the essence of the original myths. The stories are brought to life with detailed descriptions and vivid imagery, making them engaging and entertaining for readers of all ages. The book also includes illustrations by Walter Crane, adding to the visual appeal of the stories. Overall, A Wonder-Book for Boys and Girls is a timeless collection of myths that will capture the imagination of readers young and old.1852. Hawthorne, who, like Edgar Allan Poe, took a dark view of human nature, was a central figure in the American Renaissance. His best-known works include The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables. Hawthorne adapted these fanciful tales for children from classical mythology. Contained within are such memorable stories as The Gorgon's Head, The Chimaera and The Golden Touch, which proved to be quite popular. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This 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.
