Tanglewood Tales
Apr 2015 · Hesperus Press
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About this eBook
This delightful collection of stories for children, written in 1853 by the author of The Scarlet Letter, is a captivating retelling of ancient Greek mythsThe reader joins Theseus as he battles to escape the labyrinth and the clutches of the fearsome Minotaur. We accompany Jason and his Argonauts on their perilous quest for the Golden Fleece. Hawthorne also recounts Cadmus' encounter with the terrifying dragons whose teeth, once planted, sprout entire armies. These brilliant stories, among many others, are the adventures that lie in wait in Tanglewood Tales. Hawthorne's writing remains fresh and his stories are still perfect for all inquisitive young readers.
About the author
Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) was an American novelist and short-story writer. His most famous work, The Scarlet Letter, appeared in 1850 and is considered by many to be the first American psychological novel. Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804&– 1864) was an American novelist and short-story writer. His most famous work, The Scarlet Letter, appeared in 1850 and is considered by many to be the first American psychological novel.
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