{"product_id":"tanglewood-tales-9781513205113","title":"Tanglewood Tales","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginally published in 1853, author Nathaniel Hawthorne delivers a vibrant selection of mythological tales inspired by some of the most popular figures in Greek lore.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTanglewood Tales\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with whimsical characters and their fantastical stories.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNathaniel Hawthorne brings Ancient Greek mythology to life in this collection of \u003ci\u003eTanglewood Tales\u003c\/i\u003e. The author reinterprets the stories for a younger audience with a broad appeal. The book contains heroes and heroines, as well as magicians and kings. Some of the most notable myths include \"The Golden Fleece,\" which centers Jason and the Argonauts. And \"Circe's Palace,\" which follows a battle of wits between the enchantress and a formidable foe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTanglewood Tales\u003c\/i\u003e is a companion to Hawthorne's previous work, \u003ci\u003eA Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys\u003c\/i\u003e. It expands his collection of children's stories with more enduring tales from Greek mythology. These are timeless classics that have captivated readers for multiple generations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eTanglewood Tales\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHawthorne, Nathaniel:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864)\u003c\/b\u003e was an American writer best known for his novels and short stories. Born in Massachusetts, Hawthorne was a descendant of some of the state's earliest settlers. One of his ancestors, John Hathorne, was a judge during the infamous Salem witch trials. As a young man, Hawthorne attended Bowdoin College, where he met many notable figures including future president Franklin Pierce and poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. He then began his literary career as a magazine editor and sketch writer. Hawthorne would also produce novels such as \u003ci\u003eFanshawe\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe House of the Seven Gables\u003c\/i\u003e, and his most famous work, \u003ci\u003eThe Scarlet Letter\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50450037375250,"sku":"9781513205113","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ad6d5301-962d-49b0-b8f5-7a36e6bfe424.jpg?v=1754896346","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/tanglewood-tales-9781513205113","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}