The Golden Porch


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Golden Porch


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This charming collection of Greek fairy tales brings to life the timeless magic and wisdom of ancient Greece. From the daring exploits of brave heroes to the witty misadventures of wily tricksters, these tales are sure to delight readers of all ages. The stories are accompanied by beautiful illustrations that capture the essence of the ancient Greek world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.




The American Catalogue


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Patriotism; a Reading List


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Class List of Best Books


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Children's Books on Ancient Greek and Roman Mythology


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The classical heritage continues to impact modern culture in many ways. This bibliography lists and describes those books on Greek and Roman mythology from the mid-19th century to the present which are useful for introducing children to the classical world. The volume begins with a brief history of children's books on classical mythology in the United States. A chapter then discusses the various techniques through which classical myths were adapted for children. The annotated bibliography follows, with each entry including a critical annotation on how closely the work adheres to the original myth. Each entry also includes an indication of the grade level of each book. Indexes allow the user to locate sources according to title, illustrator, time period, myth, and subject.




The Book Monthly


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