A Wonder Book - (Dover Children's Evergreen Classics) by Nathaniel Hawthorne (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Evil creatures, magical feats, and exciting adventures abound in this captivating archive of six classic tales, retold by one of America's great writers.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Teeming with monsters, magic, and adventure, this captivating children's classic by one of America's greatest writers retells six legendary tales of incredible warriors and evil creatures.<br>Using a fictional narrator who tells engrossing stories to his young relatives on quiet hillsides, in secluded vales, and other attractive settings, Nathaniel Hawthorne draws his readers into the imaginative and ancient world of Greek mythology. There, they meet King Midas, the man with an unusual power, in The Golden Touch; Hercules, the legendary hero and strongman, in The Three Golden Apples; cruel witches with snakes for hair, in The Gorgon's Head; and The Chimaera, a monster that is part lion, part goat, and part snake. An enchanting account of Pandora and an enticing box is recounted in The Paradise of Children, while The Miraculous Pitcher tells a heartwarming tale about the rewards of hospitality and goodness.<br>An excellent way to acquaint youngsters with a number of classical heroes and evil-doers, <i>A Wonder Book</i> will enchant readers of all ages.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Born on the fourth of July in 1804, Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote the stories that lie at the heart of the American Romantic movement. His portraits of colonial life reflect his Puritan heritage and offer fascinating profiles of individuals who strive for freedom from social conventions.
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