Tales of Troy and Greece: 1 (Faber Children's Classics) - Softcover

Lang, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0571333508 ISBN 13: 9780571333509

Publisher: Faber & Faber, 2017

Synopsis

The roars of the hungry Minotaur came nearer and nearer - his feet could be heard thundering along the echoing floor of the labyrinth . . .

Meet the original heroes of Greece as they battle the mythical creatures that have inspired imaginations for thousands of years, from the Minotaur to Cyclops.

Written by a Homeric expert, this condensed retelling of the Greek legends brings these ancient bestsellers to a new generation of fans. This edition is perfect for younger readers who want stories that are easy to read, without losing any of the thrilling detail, and includes classic Greek stories, from Perseus and Medusa to Theseus and the Minotaur, as well as more unusual ones, such as Ulysses and Calypso.

This beautiful new edition has a stunning cover by Erica Williams.

About this title

Book Description:

Read the stories that inspired Rick Riordan. One of our hand-picked classics that no home should be without, these thrilling tales will have you gasping out loud!

About the Author:

Andrew Lang was born at Selkirk in Scotland on March 31, 1844. He was a historian, poet, novelist, journalist, translator, and anthropologist, in connection with his work on literary texts. He was one of the most important collectors of folk and fairy tales. A prolific author, Lang published more than 100 works during his career. His collections of Fairy books preserved and handed down many of the better-known folk tales from the time and influenced J. R. R. Tolkien's writing.

About this edition

• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0571333508
• ISBN 13: 9780571333509
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416