These sweet hardbacks, designed for children, came in matching covers, bound in a way that they were beautiful on a bookshelf. Book is in excellent vintage condition, some wear from age on the cover. Librivox recording of a wonder book for girls and boys by nathaniel hawthorne. Classical myths retold by nathaniel hawthorne, one of the masters of american literatureking midas with his golden touch, pandoras. The first major retelling of the greek myths and legends, a wonder book was published in 1852. He set out deliberately to modernize the stories, freeing them from what he called cold moonshine and using a romantic, readable style that was criticized by adults. The gorgons head, the golden touch, the paradise of children, the three golden apples, the miraculous pitcher, and the chimaera.
A wonderbook for girls and boys 1851 is a childrens book written by american author nathaniel hawthorne in which he rewrites myths from greek mythology. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 195 pages and is available in ebook format. He wrote a wonder book between april and july 1851, freely adapting six legends from charles antons a classical dictionary. A captivating recounting for youngsters by one of americas greatest writers. They are all stories within a story, the frame story being that a williams college student, eustace bright, is telling these tales to a group of children at tanglewood, an estate in lenox. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a wonder book for girls and boys. It includes the legends of pandora and the box of troubles, king midas and the golden touch, perseus and the medusa, philemon and baucis, bellerophon and pegasus, and the labors of hercules, all. Apr 19, 2012 they all dwell in the original wonder book of gods handiwork and mother natures creation. A wonder book and tanglewood tales 1930 nathaniel hawthorne. Hawthornes a wonderbook for boys and girls is an excellent collection of stories of adventure and fantasy which serves as a great. In the 1960s, grosset and dunlap of new york came out with a companion library series of books.
Collecting a wonder book by hawthorne, nathaniel first. Nathaniel hawthorne 18041864 is considered to be one of the greatest american authors of the nineteenth century. First edition, first printing of nathaniel hawthornes most famous. In 1838, hawthorne suggested to henry wadsworth longfellow that they collaborate on a story for children based on the legend of the pandoras box, but this never materialized. Heroes and monsters of greek mythology pdf epub book. Images related to childrens books of nathaniel hawthorne. Wonder book by hawthorne, rackham, first edition abebooks.
A wonder book for girls and boys, by nathaniel hawthorne, illustrated, 19 worn. Heroes and monsters of greek mythology dover childrens evergreen classics. The wonder book for girls and boys nathaniel hawthorne 18041864. A wonder book for boys and girls by hawthorne, nathaniel 18041864. Hawthorne, nathaniel crane, walter rogers, bruce oliver wendell holmes collection library of congress pforzheimer bruce rogers collection library of congress date. Wonder book girls boys by hawthorne, first edition abebooks.
I remember that the stories made a great impression on me. His portraits of colonial life reflect his puritan heritage. Nathaniel hawthorne s wonder book and tanglewood tales intend to modernize renditions of greek legends to the christian childs taste and understanding. Nathaniel hawthorne a wonder book for girls and boys 1894. Collecting a wonder book by hawthorne, nathaniel first edition. A wonder book for girls and boys everymans library childrens classics hawthorne, nathaniel. Nathaniel hawthornes a wonder book for girls and boys, published in 1851, occupies an important position in the history of childrens literature because of its. An inchandhalf tear to the bottom of the thin paperguard for the frontispiece. A wonder book for girls and boys is a book written by american author nathaniel hawthorne 1804 1864, and is followed by the sequel, tanglewood tales. Reviewed in the united states on november 18, 2008. Omnibus illustrated volume of hawthornes retelling of classic greek myths. A wonder book dover evergreen classics by nathaniel. A wonderbook for girls and boys by nathaniel hawthorne. A wonderbook for girls and boys book by nathaniel hawthorne.
Published in 1851 the book become immediate popular and critical acclaim in classics, fiction books. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online. Vintage book with a collection of stories by nathaniel hawthorne. He wrote a wonder book between april and july 1851, adapting six legends most freely from charles antons a classical dictionary 1842. Though geared towards boys and girls, hawthorne explains in his introduction that children possess an unestimated sensibility to whatever is deep or high, in imagination or feeling, so long as it is simple. Nathaniel hawthorne s a wonder book mitchell kalpakgian whether it is the glory of the fall or the purity of the snow, the perfume of flowers or the deliciousness of food, the greatness of noble men or the sweetness of children, a wonder book depicts the inexhaustible riches of creation teeming with goodness and beauty in a myriad of forms.
Hawthorne followed this first collection of greek tales with a sequel, the tanglewood tales in 1853. Original giltpictorial cloth, nonpriceclipped dust jacket. A wonder book for girls and boys, by nathaniel hawthorne full audiobook a yankee student stays at a country house ca. The gorgons head the golden touch the paradise of children the three golden apples the miraculous pitcher the chimaera. The american novelist nathaniel hawthorne was a friend of. Nathaniel hawthorne s a wonder book was possibly my first introduction to the world of classical myth i cant be entirely sure about this. A wonder book for girls and boys, by nathaniel hawthorne full.
It truly is a wonder book, full of high fantasy, thrilling action, and the inimitable imagery of a master. Indeed as hopkins writes in gods grandeur, there lives the dearest freshness deep down thingsan idea that also infuses hawthorne s version of six of the most famous classical myths. A wonder book for girls and boys nathaniel hawthorne 1804 1864 a yankee student stays at a country house called tanglewood during a golden new england fall. A wonder book for girls and boys library of congress. Born on the fourth of july in 1804, nathaniel hawthorne wrote the stories that lie at the heart of the american romantic movement. First published in 1851 by nathaniel hawthorne, a wonderbook for boys and girls is a captivating and classic retelling for children of some of the most famous stories from greek mythology. Cloth and buckram cover with floral printed cloth green and red and black dotted buckram spine. A wonder book for girls and boys is basically a retelling of 6 popular greek stories the gorgons head, the golden touch, the paradise of children, the three. A wonder book and tanglewood tales for girls and boys. Read in english by clive catterall a yankee student stays at a country house called tanglewood during a golden new england fall. Included are the gorgons head, the golden touch, the paradise of children, the three golden apples, the miraculous pitcher, and the chimaera. Includes the gorgons head, the golden touch, the paradise of children, the three golden apples, and the miraculous pitcher. Librivox reading of a wonder book for girls and boys by nathaniel hawthorne read in english by mike pelton.
A wonderbook and tanglewood tales by nathaniel hawthorne. Tanglewood tales for boys and girls 1853 is a book by american author nathaniel hawthorne, a sequel to a wonder book for girls and boys. The wonder book evil creatures, magical feats, and adventure abound in this classic archive of six ancient tales. Delightful retelling of six greek myths to a crowd of energetic youngsters by a master storyteller. A wonder book by nathaniel hawthorne first edition arthur rackham a firm square copy with moderate edge wear. A wonder book for girls and boys 1851 is a childrens book by american author nathaniel hawthorne in which he retells several greek myths. A wonderbook for girls and boys everymans library childrens classics series nathaniel hawthorne.
Teeming with monsters, magic, and adventure, this captivating childrens classic by one of americas greatest writers retells six legendary tales of incredible warriors and evil creatures. A wonder book for girls and boys everymans library childrens classics series 9780679436430. A wonder book by hawthorne, nathaniel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The main characters of this classics, fantasy story are. A wonderbook for boys and girls by nathaniel hawthorne. A wonder book for girls and boys pdf book by nathaniel hawthorne read online or free download in epub, pdf or mobi ebooks. Classical myths retold by nathaniel hawthorne, one of the masters of american literatureking midas with his golden touch, pandoras box, the adventure of hercules in quest of the golden apples, bellerophon and the chimaera, baucis and philomon, perseus, and medusa.
Nathanial hawthorne was the author of many classics, such as the scarlet letter and the house of the seven gables. A wonder book and tanglewood tales by nathaniel hawthorne. We do not accept books with water damage, strong smoke smell, or just plain beat up. A wonder book by nathaniel hawthorne, paperback barnes. Hawthorne, nathaniel a wonderbook, tanglewood tales and. Quarto, bound in full morocco by zaehnsdorf with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in six compartments within. Nathaniel hawthornes a wonder book was possibly my first introduction to the world of classical myth i cant be entirely sure about this. It is a masterful rewriting of wellknown greek myths, bringing literary classics to children. The project gutenberg ebook of a wonder book for girls.
The book features 60 designs by walter crane many of which are fullpage in color. A wonder book for girls and boys features six classic tales written especially for children by nathaniel hawthorne. The project gutenberg ebook of a wonder book, by nathaniel. Six legends of greek mythology, retold for children by nathaniel hawthorne. A wonder book for girls and boys yesterdays classics. Editions of a wonderbook for girls and boys by nathaniel. Seller the bear bookshop, john greenberg published c1930 condition hinges lightly cracked, back cover has some scribbles in pen, text clean. It was followed by a sequel, tanglewood tales for boys and girls. All of our books are in clean, readable condition unless noted otherwise. Pages seem to have never been read as theres no crease in the spine. Greek mythology for kids illustrated ebook written by nathaniel hawthorne. Near fine, only wear is to top corners and top of spine, tiny rust spot on front board. Please see the photos for the complete list of contents.
An excellent way to acquaint youngsters with a number of classical heroes and evildoers, a wonder book will enchant readers of all ages. Apr 2, 20 a wonder book and tanglewood tales by nathaniel hawthorne publisher. Here we have the fisher unwin first edition thus which conforms to the collation of the undated 1909 edition. Aug, 2020 in 1838, hawthorne suggested to henry wadsworth longfellow that they collaborate on a story for children based on the legend of the pandoras box, but this never materialized. A wonder book and tanglewood tales, for girls and boys by. The first edition of the novel was published in 1851, and was written by nathaniel hawthorne. The deluxe signed limited edition of hawthorne s classic collection of childrens tales. Oct 29, 2018 one of the greatest authors in american literature, nathaniel hawthorne 18041864 was a novelist and short story writer born in salem, massachusetts. For boys and girls tor classics by nathaniel hawthorne. Wonder book for girls and boys by hawthorne nathaniel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hawthorne does a wonderful job of retelling the tales from classic greek mythology, but it is very difficult to listen to from the woman who narrates all but the first story.
A wonder book for girls and boys, illustrated edition yesterdays classics nathaniel hawthorne. It is a rewriting of wellknown greek myths in a volume for children. A wonder book for girls and boys is a childrens book written by american author nathaniel hawthorne in which he rewrites myths from greek mythology. A wonder book and tanglewood tales by hawthorne, nathaniel. Table of contents, page 2, hawthorne s wonder book for girls and boys houghton mifflin, riverside series, 1883 courtesy of mary jane goldthwaite cover from a wonder book, the favorite library boston. This volume comprises a collection of childrens stories written by nathaniel hawthorne, including a wonderbook for girls and boys and tanglewood tales. Nathaniel hawthornes a wonder book crisis magazine. Nathaniel hawthorne 1804 1864 a yankee student stays at a country house called tanglewood during a golden new england fall.
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