Heroes of Greek Mythology - Couverture souple

Kingsley, Charles

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0486448541 ISBN 13 : 9780486448541

Editeur : Dover Children's, 2006

Synopsis

Heroes of Greek Mythology One of the Victorian age's great storytellers recounts Perseus' quest to slay the Medusa, the search for the Golden Fleece, and Theseus' encounter with the deadly Minotaur. 60 illustrations. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Heroes of Greek Mythology, written by Charles Kingsley, was first published in 1856. Three heroes of Greek mythology -- 'Perseus, Jason and Theseus -- perform impossible feats in these 'stories. During his illustrious writing career, Kingsley managed to write a number of poems and novels, historical and 'scientific works, and children's tales. He was a curate in 1842, and 1873 found him a Canon 'of Westminster and Chaplain to Queen Victoria." Among his 28 volumes 'is the children's classic Water Babies, published in 1863.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Charles Kingsley (1819–1875) was a priest of the Church of England, a university professor, historian and novelist. He is particularly associated with the West Country and northeast Hampshire. He was a friend and correspondent with Charles Darwin.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Dover Children's
• Date d'édition: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0486448541
• ISBN 13: 9780486448541
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 240