{"product_id":"classical-mythology-tales-of-ancient-greece-and-rome-hardcover","title":"Classical Mythology: Tales of Ancient Greece and Rome - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNathaniel Hawthorne\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eThomas Bulfinch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWalter Crane\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeet legendary heroes, powerful goddesses and vengeful monsters in this beautiful hardback collection of Greek and Roman mythology, featuring full-color illustrations.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe myths and legends of the ancient world are vividly told here by master storytellers of the 19th century, Thomas Bulfinch and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Discover how Theseus defeated the minotaur, why the witch Circe turned the men into swine and more in this compendium of epic tales. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis treasury captures the beauty and magnificence of these timeless myths, featuring enchanting Pre-Raphaelite and art nouveau illustrations in full-color by Walter Crane and John William Waterhouse, among others. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStories include: \u003cbr\u003e. Echo and Narcissus\u003cbr\u003e. Juno and her rivals\u003cbr\u003e. Pygmalion\u003cbr\u003e. Cupid and Psyche\u003cbr\u003e. The Gorgon's Head\u003cbr\u003e. Cadmus and the Dragon's Teeth\u003cbr\u003e. The Pomegranate Seeds\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNathaniel Hawthorne\u003c\/b\u003e (1804-1864), the famed American author of The Scarlet Letter, is credited with the 19th century resurgence in children's interest in mythology and fairy tales. \u003ci\u003eA Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys \u003c\/i\u003eand the \u003ci\u003eTanglewood Tales\u003c\/i\u003e are the most famous examples of his work in retelling classic tales and myths \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Bulfinch \u003c\/b\u003e(1796-1867) was the author of \u003ci\u003eBulfinch's Mythology\u003c\/i\u003e, which was the standard reference work on the subject for students and curious readers for over a century. In addition to this classic text, he wrote \u003ci\u003eAge of Fable\u003c\/i\u003e, another book intended to popularize mythology. Using Ovid and Virgil as his sources, he masterfully created a world that his audience could understand and visit in their imaginations\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.87 x 9.23 x 7.64 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 26, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47377228824754,"sku":"9781398843554","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/6beff2936a4f877988a3774fb1036b96.webp?v=1777722716","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/classical-mythology-tales-of-ancient-greece-and-rome-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}