Myths Every Child Should Know: A Selection of the Classic Myths of All Times for Young People

By Hamilton Wright Mabie and Mary Hamilton Frye

Book Overview

Myths Every Child Should Know is a book that presents a selection of classic myths from all over the world, carefully chosen to be appropriate for young readers. The book is authored by Hamilton Wright Mabie, a renowned American essayist, editor, and critic who was known for his works on children's literature.The book is divided into several sections, each containing myths from a specific culture or region. The sections cover myths from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, as well as from Norse, Celtic, and Indian mythology. The book also includes stories from the Bible, such as the story of Noah's Ark and the Tower of Babel.The myths in the book are retold in a simple and engaging manner, making them accessible to young readers. The language is easy to understand, yet it retains the beauty and richness of the original stories. The book also includes illustrations that help to bring the myths to life and capture the imagination of young readers.Overall, Myths Every Child Should Know is a timeless classic that introduces young readers to the fascinating world of mythology. It is a must-read for parents, teachers, and anyone who wants to share the magic of myths with young people.1913. This selection represents the work of several authors, and does not, therefore, preserve uniformity of style. It is probably better for the young reader that the Greek myths should come from one hand, and the Norse myths from another. The classical work of Hawthorne has been generously drawn upon. Contents: Three Golden Apples; Pomegranate Seeds; Chimera; Golden Touch; Gorgon's Head; Dragon's Teeth; Miraculous Pitcher; Paradise of Children; Cyclops; Argonauts; Giant Builder; How Odin Lost His Eye; Quest of the Hammer; Apples of Idun; Death of Balder; Star and the Lily.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: 116261756X
• ISBN13: 9781162617565
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.3" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Loved it

I've decided to do a short stint in fairylands, and then move on to some special projects. I've got 3 on my mind, maybe 4. We'll see. This was mainly Greek, Roman, and some Norse myths, which as (I think) we all know have been translated in very different ways in the centuries since they were told/invented. It's always interesting to hearing the little differences to me. I also liked that I could complete an entire "story" each chapter. It's helping me get back into reading after the bad taste of a former book. Would I say this book is "necessary" as the cover would have you think? No. But I do think there are many lessons to be learned from myths and fables, and I think everyone should read those of other cultures and times to gain wisdom from all over. I was raised globally and I still think and live globally, even as I plant my feet in the Fort Worth soil. 8/10 recommend, put it on while you're cleaning or doing something mundane and you'll be quite content to hear the stories!