Young Folks' Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) by Hamilton Wright Mabie
"Young Folks' Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12)" by Hamilton Wright Mabie is a collection of myths and legendary tales written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on various ancient stories that have captivated audiences across cultures, including tales from Greece, Rome, Scandinavia, and India, as well as the heroic adventures of characters like Perseus, Hercules, and Robin Hood. Through beautifully adapted narratives and engaging prose, the book aims to introduceyoung readers to the enchanting world of mythology and folklore. At the start of the volume, the introduction sets the stage for a rich exploration of myths from different cultures, highlighting their significance and the moral lessons they convey. It discusses the charm of storytelling that has preserved these tales through generations. The opening story, "Baucis and Philemon," follows a kind elderly couple in a selfish village who, after demonstrating hospitality to two unexpected travelers, receive a magical blessing that leads them to eternal togetherness as trees after their deaths. This tale, among others in the volume, intricately weaves themes of kindness, love, and the consequences of one’s actions, captivating the reader's imagination right from the beginning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Mabie, Hamilton Wright, 1846-1916 |
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| Title | Young Folks' Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Myths and Legendary Heroes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Sandra Brown, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Heroes |
| Subject | Legends |
| Subject | Mythology |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15202 |
| Release Date | Feb 28, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 232 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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