Western Classic Myths 1 (Color Illustrations Edition)

Author: Yi Hong
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Myths can cultivate imagination; children lacking imagination will lead mediocre lives. Myths can enhance self-confidence; children lacking confidence will lead self-effacing lives. Myths can inspire ambition; children lacking ambition will lead unproductive lives. Out of reverence for fate, in ordinary Western families today, there are two books: one is the Bible, and the other is Greek and Roman Myths. The former is a spiritual anchor, while the latter is a parental warning to children to always spread their wings of imagination and envision the many possibilities they will face in their future lives. Reading these Western myths can help only children raised in a sugar-coated environment experience the wonder and cruelty of fate. Many idioms and allusions frequently used in Western languages today, such as the "Golden Apple" that stirs conflict, the invaluable "Golden Fleece," and the "Pandora's Box" that brings disaster, all originate from stories in Western myths. Chinese young readers familiar with the origins of these allusions will undoubtedly benefit from learning English and understanding Western culture. In the writing of this book, we have simplified it to suit the reading habits of Chinese children. We hope that after reading this book, Chinese children will improve their ability to survive independently. Out of reverence for fate, in ordinary Western families today, there are two books: one is the Bible, and the other is Greek and Roman Myths. The former is a spiritual anchor, while the latter is a parental warning to children to always spread their wings of imagination and envision the many possibilities they will face in their future lives. Reading these Western myths can help only children raised in a sugar-coated environment experience the wonder and cruelty of fate. Many idioms and allusions frequently used in Western languages today, such as the "Golden Apple" that stirs conflict, the invaluable "Golden Fleece," and the "Pandora's Box" that brings disaster, all originate from stories in Western myths. Chinese young readers familiar with the origins of these allusions will undoubtedly benefit from learning English and understanding Western culture. In the writing of this book, we have simplified it to suit the reading habits of Chinese children. We hope that after reading this book, Chinese children will improve their ability to survive independently.