Découvrez les plus célèbres légendes de la mythologie grecque racontées par un grand romancier américain du XIXe siècle à ses jeunes enfants : vous tremblerez avec Persée face à la terrible Méduse, vous suivrez Hercule sur le chemin du jardin des Hespérides. Midas et Pandore, Philémon et Baucis vous feront partager leurs misères et leur bonheur.
Chaque année, Athènes doit livrer au roi de Crète, Minos, sept garçons et sept filles, régulièrement dévorés par Minotaure, fils monstrueux de Pasiphaé, femme de Minos.Thésée, courageux fils du roi d'Athènes, aidé par Ariane, fille de Minos, délivre Athènes de ce lourd tribut.Un des plus vieux contes du monde occidental raconté aux enfants par le grand romancier américain, Nathaniel Hawthorne.
C'est en 1851 que Nathaniel Hawthorne décida de remanier des mythes classiques, de les façonner, de les remodeler pour en permettre l'accès à ses enfants. Ce recueil de six contes fait revivre des héros prodigieux de la mythologie. Pour les 10-13 ans.
Volume 3-Including One Novel 'The Scarlet Letter, ' One Novelette 'The Gentle Boy
This volume features a selection of Nathaniel Hawthorne's eerie and thought-provoking stories, delving into themes of morality, guilt, and the complexities of human nature. Each tale invites readers into a world where the supernatural intertwines with the psychological, revealing the darker sides of the human experience. As part of a four-volume collection, this edition continues to explore Hawthorne's signature style and his ability to evoke a sense of unease through rich symbolism and intricate narratives.
Volume 1-Including One Novel 'The House of the Seven Gables, ' One Novelette 'Rap
The collection features captivating and unsettling stories that explore the complexities of human nature and the darker aspects of American life. Each tale weaves together intricate characters and thought-provoking themes, showcasing the author's unique narrative style and ability to evoke a sense of unease. Readers will find themselves drawn into a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, leaving a lasting impression of the intricacies of the human experience.
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In Two Parts. Part II
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