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Tales of the Greek Heroes - (Puffin Classics) by Roger Lancelyn Green (Paperback)

Tales of the Greek Heroes - (Puffin Classics) by  Roger Lancelyn Green (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world are vividly retold in this single, connected narrative featuring a special Introduction by the author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Reissue.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>The mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan wars. Introduced with wit and humour by Rick Riordan, creator of the highly successful Percy Jackson series.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Roger Lancelyn Green was born in 1918 and lived in Oxford and at his family home in Cheshire, which the Greens had owned for more than 900 years. He loved storytelling and was fascinated by traditional fairy tales, myths and legends from around the world. He was a professional actor, a librarian and a teacher. His retellings include Egyptian, Greek and Norse legends, plus a retelling of Robin Hood. He also wrote many books for adults, including a biography of his friend C. S. Lewis, creator of the The Chronicles of Narnia. Roger Lancelyn Green died in 1987.

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