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Synopsis
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
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About the Author
Padraic Colum (1881 1972) was a poet, a playwright, and a leader of the Irish Renaissance, but he is best known for his works for children, including The Children of Odin and The Golden Fleece (a Newbery Honor Book).
Boris Artzybasheff (1899-1965) was a Russian-born American artist noted for his surreal designs. During his lifetime he illustrated everything from children's books to national magazine covers, and he continues to be admired for his versatility as well as his striking and unique artistic vision.
From the Back Cover
From ancient myth and legend, stories that were once sacred and which still have a deep human significance. In this classical collection, he retold stories on similar themes from many different past cultures, in this way showing the close relation between them.
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- PublisherKessinger Publishing
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 1163157767
- ISBN 13 9781163157763
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages368
- IllustratorArtzybasheff Boris
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