Greek Mythology Stories - New Curriculum Recommended Reading - Classic Must-Reads for Young Apple Readers

Author: Gustav Schwab
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Ancient Greek mythology is filled with wisdom and magic, telling of the time when Zeus ruled the heavens and the gods made numerous contributions to humanity. Many gods played heroic roles in these stories. This book gathers the essence of ancient Greek myths and tells several beautiful and moving legends to children in concise language. Hercules is one of the heroes in the stories, who slays demons and monsters and completes 12 great achievements with great fanfare, bringing peace and prosperity to humanity: Prometheus, the rebel of the gods, tries every means to steal fire from the heavens and give it to humans, while enduring immense torment himself; Athena teaches the working people various skills; Jason leads the gods through countless hardships to seize the Golden Fleece—these vivid scenes linger in the readers' minds. Gustav Schwab (1792–1850) was a German Romantic poet. He dedicated his life to exploring and preserving ancient cultural heritage, especially the Greek myths he compiled and edited. From the 19th century to the present day, his works have been translated into various languages and have been widely circulated around the world. Based on the original text, this book has been appropriately adapted, with vivid and fluent language, engaging plots, and exquisite illustrations, allowing children to fully appreciate the essence of the classic while reading.