Tanglewood Tales
(Author) Nathaniel HawthorneA wonderful collection of tales for children based on Greek myths, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, author of The Scarlet Letter. This delightful collection of stories for children, written in 1853 by Nathaniel Hawthorne, best remembered for The Scarlet Letter, is a captivating retelling of ancient Greek myths. The 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 e
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist and short story writer known for his dark, psychological explorations of the human experience. His most notable works include "The Scarlet Letter," a novel about the consequences of sin and guilt in Puritan society, and "The House of the Seven Gables," a novel that examines the effects of ancestral guilt on a New England family. Hawthorne's literary style is characterized by his use of symbolism, allegory, and moral ambiguity, which has had a lasting impact on American literature. His works are considered classics of American literature and have influenced generations of writers.
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