It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. These classic and timeless stories make for ideal bedtime reading, and they are not to be missed by fans and collectors of Hawthorne's work.
It includes the stories: "Theseus and the Minotaur", "Antaeus and the Pygmies", "Dragon's Teeth", "Circe's Palace", and "Jason and the Golden Fleece". "Tanglewood Tales for Boys and Girls" (1853) is a sequel to the "Wonder-Book", and also contains re-written stories of Greek myths. It includes the stories: "The Gorgon's Head", "The Golden Touch", "The Paradise of Children", "The Three Golden Apples", "The Miraculous Pitcher", and "The Chim ra". "A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys" (1851) is a children's book within which Hawthorne rewrites various myths from Greek mythology. His work is considered part of the Romantic movement and includes novels, short stories, and a biography of his friend, the United States President Franklin Pierce.This volume comprises a collection of children's stories written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, including "A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys" and "Tanglewood Tales". Much of Hawthorne's writing centers around New England and many feature moral allegories with a Puritan inspiration. Hawthorne died on May 19, 1864, leaving behind his wife and their three children.
A political appointment took Hawthorne and family to Europe before returning to The Wayside in 1860. The Scarlet Letter was published in 1850, followed by a succession of other novels. The couple moved to The Old Manse in Concord, Massachusetts, later moving to Salem, the Berkshires, then to The Wayside in Concord. He worked at a Custom House and joined a Transcendentalist Utopian community, before marrying Peabody in 1842. In 1837, he published Twice-Told Tales and became engaged to painter and illustrator Sophia Peabody the next year. Hawthorne anonymously published his first work, a novel titled Fanshawe, in 1828. Shortly after graduating from Bowdoin College, Hathorne changed his name to Hawthorne. He is seen as a key figure in the development of American literature for his tales of the nation's colonial history. A Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales Paperback Jby Nathaniel Hawthorne (Author) 25 ratings Kindle 0.00 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 27.95 1 New from 27.95 Paperback 9.99 1 New from 9.99 This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. by Maxfield Parrish (Illustrator) 13 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 0.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 50.00 3 Used from 49.99 3 Collectible from 47.50 Paperback 8.85 1 New from 8. Nathaniel Hawthorne was a 19th century American novelist and short story writer. A Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales Hardcover Januby Nathaniel Hawthorne (Author), Illus.
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