The Greek Fairy Tale Of Theseus

By Charles Kingsley

Book Overview

The Greek Fairy Tale Of Theseus by Charles Kingsley is a classic retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Theseus, a hero who slays the Minotaur and becomes the king of Athens. The story follows Theseus from his birth to his journey to Athens, where he discovers the terrible fate that awaits the city's young men and women. With the help of the princess Ariadne, Theseus enters the Labyrinth and defeats the Minotaur, freeing Athens from its curse. Along the way, he faces many challenges and battles, including encounters with giants and bandits. Kingsley's version of the myth is full of adventure, magic, and romance, and is a perfect introduction to the world of Greek mythology for young readers. This edition includes beautiful illustrations by W. Heath Robinson that bring the story to life.THIS 54 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Greek Fairy Tales, by Charles Kingsley. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594793.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: 1162894202
• ISBN13: 9781162894201
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"