Tales of the Greek Heroes by Roger Lancelyn Green
Gods and heroes are brought to life in this masterful retelling of the legends and tales of ancient Greece.Here are the great stories of the Heroic Age, from the myths of the making of the universe to the death of Heracles--also called Hercules. Set against the colorful background of Greece and the Aegean, the adventures of heroes such as Perseus the Gorgon-slayer, Dionysus, Theseus, and Jason and the Argonauts once again come to life.In this skillful retelling, these tales are as vivid and exciting as when they were first told three thousand years ago. With just the right levels of complexity, action, and adventure, this volume will satisfy listeners of all ages. The story of ancient Greece is continued in The Tale of Troy.
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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| ISBN 13 | 9780140366839 |
| ISBN 10 | 0140366830 |
| Title | Tales of the Greek Heroes |
| Author | Roger Lancelyn Green |
| Series | Puffin Classics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Year published | 1994-05-26 |
| Number of pages | 205 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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