| Greek Myths Contributor(s): Coolidge, Olivia E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0618154264 ISBN-13: 9780618154265 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $9.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2001 Annotation: From the terror of Medusa and the Minotaur to the Labors of Hercules and the journeys of Theseus, this collection contains stories from ancient Greek mythology that have thrilled and enthralled generations for centuries. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Greek & Roman |
| Dewey: 292.13 |
| LCCN: 49005593 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.4" W x 8.3" (0.50 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Greece |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From the terror of Medusa and the Minotaur to the Labors of Heracles and journeys of Theseus, the stories in this collection have thrilled and enthralled people for centuries with their high drama, hazardous quests, and unforgettable characters (both mortal and immortal). Under Olivia Coolidge's skillful pen, the landscape of early Greece and its famous legends bloom with vigor and are perfectly suited to the adventure-seeking reader. |
Contributor Bio(s): Coolidge, Olivia E.: - Olivia Coolidge was born in London, England, in 1908. She received her education at Somerville College, Oxford University, where her main subjects included Latin, Greek, and philosophy. These studies helped her earn her place in the pantheon on children's literature through her mythological retellings demonstrating careful research and the adriot capacity to bring the past to life. |