The Heroes
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A timeless work of classical mythology retold for younger readers, The Heroes presents Charles Kingsley's vivid and morally charged retellings of three great Greek legends: the quests of Perseus, the Argonauts, and Theseus. Written in a lyrical, almost bardic prose style, Kingsley chronicles each hero's journey with a sense of grandeur and noble purpose, infusing the ancient tales with Victorian ideals of courage, duty, and divine favor. The narrative instructs as much as it entertains, illustrating how the heroes' virtues — and their humility before the gods — determine their ultimate fates. Kingsley's passionate, reverent tone transforms these myths into something deeply human, making The Heroes an enduring gateway into the world of ancient Greece for readers of all ages.
Author: Charles Kingsley
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, M (Macmillan)
Genre: Myths & legends
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A timeless work of classical mythology retold for younger readers, The Heroes presents Charles Kingsley's vivid and morally charged retellings of three great Greek legends: the quests of Perseus, the Argonauts, and Theseus. Written in a lyrical, almost bardic prose style, Kingsley chronicles each hero's journey with a sense of grandeur and noble purpose, infusing the ancient tales with Victorian ideals of courage, duty, and divine favor. The narrative instructs as much as it entertains, illustrating how the heroes' virtues — and their humility before the gods — determine their ultimate fates. Kingsley's passionate, reverent tone transforms these myths into something deeply human, making The Heroes an enduring gateway into the world of ancient Greece for readers of all ages.