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The book "" The Gorgon's Head; (From: ""A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys"") "" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present... Read Full Overview

The Gorgon's Head is a short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It is a part of his collection of stories called ""A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys"". The story is based on the Greek myth of Perseus and Medusa.The story begins with a young boy named Perseus, who is the son... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Beneath the porch of the country-seat called Tanglewood, one fine autumnal morning, was assembled a merry party of little folks, with a tall youth in the midst of them. They had planned a nutting expedition, and were impatiently waiting for the mists to roll up the hill-slopes,... Read Full Overview

Nathaniel Hawthorne (+Biography and Bibliography) (Glossy Cover Finish): The author has long been of opinion that many of the classical myths were capable of being rendered into very capital reading for children. In the little volume here offered to the public, he has worked... Read Full Overview

"The Gorgon's Head" from Nathaniel Hawthorne. American novelist and short story writer (1804-1864).

The Gorgon's Head is a short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It is a part of his collection of stories called ""A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys"". The story is a retelling of the Greek myth of Perseus and Medusa. The story begins with a king named Polydectes who wants... Read Full Overview

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.