Ancient and Epic Tales: From Around the World

by Heather Forest

Book Overview

Heather Forest s artful prose and keen curatorial selection brings an array of ancient tales of adventure, quest and heroics to life for modern readers. This multicultural anthology presents pivotal episodes from epic tales such as Gilgamesh, Beowulf, the Odyssey, the Ramayana, and more. The collection illuminates large-scale narratives that were passed on and preserved through the oral tradition long before being captured in written form by early...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1941460356
• ISBN13: 9781941460351
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: August House Publishers
• Length: 175 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 9 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 4 and higher