Description

A Wonder-Book for Boys and Girls is a collection of classic Greek myths retold by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The book is written for children and is intended to be an entertaining and educational read. The stories include the tales of Pandora's Box, The Golden Touch, The Gorgon's Head, The Chimera, and others. Hawthorne's retellings are engaging and accessible, making them perfect for young readers. The book also includes illustrations by Walter Crane, which bring the stories to life. Overall, A Wonder-Book for Boys and Girls is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations of children and adults alike.1852. Hawthorne, who, like Edgar Allan Poe, took a dark view of human nature, was a central figure in the American Renaissance. His best-known works include The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables. Hawthorne adapted these fanciful tales for children from classical mythology. Contained within are such memorable stories as The Gorgon's Head, The Chimaera and The Golden Touch, which proved to be quite popular. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.