Ceres And Persephone, A Child Play: With The Hymn To Demeter (1902)

By Maud Menefee

Book Overview

Ceres and Persephone, A Child Play: With The Hymn To Demeter (1902) is a play written by Maud Menefee. The play is based on the Greek myth of Ceres and Persephone, in which Persephone, the daughter of Ceres, is abducted by Hades and taken to the underworld. Ceres, the goddess of agriculture, is devastated by the loss of her daughter and refuses to let anything grow on the earth until Persephone is returned to her. The play follows the story of Ceres and Persephone and their eventual reunion.In addition to the play, the book includes the Hymn to Demeter, a poem from ancient Greece that tells the story of Demeter, the mother of Persephone, and her search for her daughter. The poem is considered one of the most important works of ancient Greek literature and is often studied in classics courses.Written for children, Ceres and Persephone, A Child Play: With The Hymn To Demeter (1902) is a retelling of a classic myth that is both entertaining and educational. The play is suitable for performance by children and can also be used as a teaching tool for parents and educators. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Greek mythology, literature, or children's theater.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110407964X
• ISBN13: 9781104079642
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"