Nathaniel Hawthorne Mythology Series

Two beloved classics. One doorway to wonder $32.00 $26.00 Save $7 Includes both annotated editions There are books that entertain for a season, and there are books that become lifelong companions. Nathaniel Hawthorne's Wonder Book for Boys and Girls and Tanglewood Tales belong among the latter. For generations, these enchanting retellings of the Greek myths have introduced young readers to heroes and monsters, magical gardens and perilous quests, while awakening a sense of wonder that lasts far beyond childhood. Through stories of Perseus, Theseus, Jason, Pandora, Midas, and many others, children encounter courage and cowardice, wisdom and folly, sacrifice and reward. These timeless tales help cultivate what Russell Kirk called the moral imagination—the ability to recognize goodness, beauty, and truth in human experience. Together, these companion volumes form the heart of Nathaniel Hawthorne's mythology collection and a cornerstone of the Living Books Press Moral Imagination Series. This Collection Includes ✓ The Annotated Wonder Book for Boys and Girls ✓ The Annotated Tanglewood Tales ✓ Expanded glossaries created especially for today's readers, making unfamiliar words and references accessible while preserving the beauty of Hawthorne's original language ✓ Helpful introductions and reader's notes ✓ Classic illustrations ✓ Beautifully designed editions worthy of a permanent place in your family library A Note About the Glossaries Many classic books contain unfamiliar words, expressions, and references that can discourage modern readers. Each Living Books Press edition includes a carefully expanded glossary to help children and adults alike enjoy these stories with confidence while preserving the richness of the original text. Part of the Moral Imagination Series The Living Books Press Moral Imagination Series seeks to restore the great stories that have nourished generations of readers. Current titles include: • Aesop's Fables • The Annotated Wonder Book for Boys and Girls • The Annotated Tanglewood Tales These are books to read aloud, revisit often, and pass from one generation to the next. Save when you purchase both Hawthorne volumes together and begin building a family library of wonder.