Tanglewood Tales
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2016-05-03 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #51995 |
Description
"Tanglewood Tales" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a book published in 1853. This sequel to "A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys" reimagines classic Greek myths for young readers. The collection features legendary tales including Theseus and the Minotaur, Jason and the Golden Fleece, and Circe's Palace, among others. Hawthorne transforms ancient stories of heroes, monsters, and gods into accessible adventures, bringing mythological figures like Proserpina, Ceres, and Pluto to life for children while preserving the wonder of these timeless narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)