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Tanglewood Tales
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Tanglewood Tales Compact disc - 2006

de Nathaniel Hawthorne; Alcazar Audioworks (Producer); David Thorn (Soloist)


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Tanglewood Tales for Boys and Girls, published in1853, is a book by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne, a sequel to A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys. It is a re-writing of well-known Greek myths in a volume for children.

The book includes the myths of:
Theseus and the Minotaur (Chapter : "The Minotaur")
Antaeus and the Pygmies (Chapter: "The Pygmies")
Dragon's Teeth (Chapter: "The Dragon's Teeth")
Circe's Palace (Chapter: "Circe's Palace")
Proserpina, Ceres, Pluto, and the Pomegranate Seed (Chapter: "The Pomegranate Seed")
Jason and the Golden Fleece (Chapter: "The Golden Fleece")

Información de la editorial

Nathaniel Hawthorne masterfully grabs the imagination of children with these timeless tales of adventure based on the incomparable Greek mythological heroes' escapades. Children will enter a world of magic and intrigue as they face ferocious beasts, clever enchantresses, and tricky gods, alongside the greatest heroes of all time. Will Theseus escape from the maze that is guarded by the awful Minotaur? Can Jason steal the Golden Fleece from under the nose and claws of a vicious dragon? Can Odysseus outsmart the witch whose potion has turned his men into pigs? And will Cadmus rescue his sister from the bull who has kidnapped her--and who turns out to be none other than mighty Zeus himself in disguise? Find out in this enchanting retelling of the classic tales, spun by an American master.

Identificación de primeras ediciones

The book was first published  in 1853 by Boston: Ticknor, Reed, and Fields, featuring 8 full-page black and white illustrations. 

Detalles

  • Título Tanglewood Tales
  • Autor Nathaniel Hawthorne; Alcazar Audioworks (Producer); David Thorn (Soloist)
  • Encuadernación Compact Disc
  • Edición Unabridged
  • Volúmenes 6
  • Idioma ENG
  • Editorial Blackstone Audiobooks, Ashland, Oregon, U.S.A.
  • Fecha de publicación March 15, 2006
  • Features Unabridged
  • ISBN 9780786171781 / 0786171782
  • Peso 0.59 libras (0.27 kg)
  • Dimensiones 6.08 x 6.76 x 1.19 pulgadas (15.44 x 17.17 x 3.02 cm)
  • Época de 09 a 12 años
  • Cursos 4 - 7
  • Temas
    • Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
    • Cultural Region: Greece
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC