Tanglewood Tales
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 1997-07-01 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #976 |
Description
"Tanglewood Tales" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a book published in 1853. This sequel to "A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys" reimagines celebrated Greek myths for young readers. The collection features six legendary tales, including Theseus and the Minotaur, Jason and the Golden Fleece, and the story of Proserpina and the pomegranate seed. Hawthorne transforms ancient adventures of heroes, monsters, and gods into accessible stories, bringing classical mythology to life for children through his distinctive storytelling style. (This is an automatically generated summary.)