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Nathaniel Hawthorne & Thomas Bulfinch
Classical Tales of Mythology
Heroes, Gods and Monsters of Ancient Rome and Greece

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Meet legendary heroes, powerful goddesses and vengeful monsters in this beautiful hardback collection of more than 20 epic tales from Greek and Roman mythology, featuring lavish full-color illustrations throughout.The 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 men into swine and the story of Pandora and Epimetheus. This treasury captures the beauty and magnificence of these timeless myths, illustrated with enchanting full-color Pre-Raphaelite and art nouveau paintings by Walter Crane and John William Waterhouse, among others.Stories include: Echo and Narcissus Juno and her rivals Pygmalion Cupid and Psyche The Gorgon’s Head Cadmus and the Dragon’s Teeth The Pomegranate Seeds

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● ISBN 9781398806320 ● Publisher Arcturus Digital Limited ● Published 2021 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 8015880 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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