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The stories of Ancient Greece, its heroes and its gods have captivated us for millennia. Andrew Lang's vivid retelling in this collection of some of the most famous of those tales is a perfect introduction for younger readers. Here, they will learn of the heroic deeds of Achilles... Read Full Overview

Andrew Lang draws on his classical learning to recount the Homeric legend of the wars between the Greeks and the Trojans. Paris, Helen of Troy, Achilles, Hector, Ulysses, the Amazons and the Wooden Horse all figure in this magical introduction to one of the greatest legends ever... Read Full Overview

Andrew Lang draws on his classical learning to recount the Homeric legend of the wars between the Greeks and the Trojans. Paris, Helen of Troy, Achilles, Hector, Ulysses, the Amazons and the Wooden Horse all figure in this magical introduction to one of the greatest legends ever... Read Full Overview

Long ago, in a little island called Ithaca, on the west coast of Greece, there lived a king named Laertes. His kingdom was small and mountainous. People used to say that Ithaca 'lay like a shield upon the sea, ' which sounds as if it were a flat country. But in those times shields... Read Full Overview

Open the pages of "Tales of Troy and Greece" and be transported to a world of gods, heroes, and epic adventures. Andrew Lang's masterful retellings breathe new life into the classic myths and legends of ancient Greece, making them accessible and engaging for readers of all... Read Full Overview

Andrew Lang, (born March 31, 1844, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scot.--died July 20, 1912, Banchory, Aberdeenshire), Scottish scholar and man of letters noted for his collections of fairy tales and translations of Homer.

Educated at St. Andrews University and at Balliol College,... Read Full Overview

From the creator of the Dover Children's Classics 12 volume collection of Andrew Lang's fairy tales Written by a Homeric expert, this condensed retelling of the Greek legends brings these ancient bestsellers to a new generation of fans. This edition is perfect for younger readers... Read Full Overview

Andrew Lang was a man of letters noted for his collections of fairy tales and translations of Homer. In this book, written both for children and adults, the classic tales retold come from the Iliad, the Odyssey, and also include the stories of Jason, Theseus and Perseus.

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Andrew Lang FBA (31 March 1844 - 20 July 1912) was a Scottish poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to the field of anthropology. He is best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales. The Andrew Lang lectures at the University of St Andrews are named after him... Read Full Overview

Tales of Troy and Greece, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future... Read Full Overview

Long ago, in a little island called Ithaca, on the west coast of Greece, there lived a king named Laertes. His kingdom was small and mountainous. People used to say that Ithaca 'lay like a shield upon the sea, ' which sounds as if it were a flat country. But in those times shields... Read Full Overview

Long ago, in a little island called Ithaca, on the west coast of Greece, there lived a king named Laertes. His kingdom was small and mountainous. People used to say that Ithaca 'lay like a shield upon the sea, ' which sounds as if it were a flat country. But in those times shields... Read Full Overview

Long ago, in a little island called Ithaca, on the west coast of Greece, there lived a king named Laertes. His kingdom was small and mountainous. People used to say that Ithaca 'lay like a shield upon the sea, ' which sounds as if it were a flat country. But in those times shields... Read Full Overview

Journey back to ancient Greece with Andrew Lang's "Tales of Troy and Greece," a captivating collection of legends from the age of heroes. Explore the epic stories of the Trojan War and the mighty city of Troy, brought vividly to life. This classic work, meticulously prepared... Read Full Overview

Journey back to ancient Greece with Andrew Lang's "Tales of Troy and Greece," a captivating collection of legends from the age of heroes. Explore the epic stories of the Trojan War and the mighty city of Troy, brought vividly to life. This classic work, meticulously prepared... Read Full Overview

Andrew Lang, (born March 31, 1844, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scot.--died July 20, 1912, Banchory, Aberdeenshire), Scottish scholar and man of letters noted for his collections of fairy tales and translations of Homer.

Educated at St. Andrews University and at Balliol College,... Read Full Overview

Tales of Troy and Greece

Andrew Lang draws on his classical learning to recount the Homeric legend of the wars between the Greeks and the Trojans. Paris, Helen of Troy, Achilles, Hector, Ulysses, the Amazons and the Wooden Horse all figure in this magical introduction to one of the greatest legends ever... Read Full Overview