The waterbabies 1863, written for kingsley s youngest child, would be a tale for children were it not for the satire directed at the parents of the period, said andrew lang. Each book is printed and bound only once exclusively for your little hero. You can hardly find a wellwritten book which has not in it greek names, and words, and proverbs. The heroes, or, greek fairy tales for my children by charles kingsley. Kingsleys retellings of greek myths, the heroes 1856, subtitled greek fairy tales for my childrenwas written as a corrective to nathaniel hawthornes tanglewood tales 1853, which he found distressingly vulgar, and which undoubtedly falsified the originals. The heroes, or greek fairy tales for my children loyal books. Published 1895 condition very good copy in the original giltblocked cloth.
The heroes, or greek fairy tales for my children by. The heroes, or, greek fairy tales for my children by. The final words of kingsley s introduction tell the theme. Hooray heroes the worlds best personalized books for kids. Heroes of greek mythology by charles kingsley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Or, greek fairy tales for my children by charles kingsley. In 1859 he was appointed chaplain to the queen, and a year later became part time professor of modern history at cambridge until 1869. The heroes or greek fairy tales for my children,1921,charles kingsley,illust. Written in 1856, the heroes was kingsley s most completely successful work. The work focuses primarily on the exploits of three heroic figures from greek mythology, perseus, jason and the argonauts, and theseus. What other books would you suggest that have interesting. The inspiring adventures and stirring deeds of three of t. Charles kingsley the heroes abebooks shop for books. The heroes by charles kingsley or greek fairy tales. Or, greek fairy tales for my children, by charles kingsley by kingsley, charles and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Best books for kids and adults interested in greek mythology. The heroes, or, greek fairy tales for my children book.
Lessons on heroicism, religion, and manliness in kingsley. The heroes, or greek fairy tales for my children by charles kingsley is a collection of three greek mythology stories. Read about greek gods and myths in books by ancient and modern. Greek fairy tales, with charles kingsley s andromeda and poems by chaucer and morris kingsley, charles 1 copy separate the heroes volume10 kingsley, charles 1 copy separate. Featuring the many exploits of perseus, jason and the argonauts, and theseus, this timeless collection of myths is a rich tapestry of adventure celebrated in early greek lore. Once upon a time there were two princes who were twins. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dusttoned as with age. He is particularly associated with christian socialism, the working mens college, and forming labour cooperatives that failed but led to the working reforms of the progressive era. The heroes or greek fairy tales for my children paperback november 5, 2008 by charles kingsley author. Heroes the by kingsley, charles and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Moderate tanning, with light foxing and marking to pages. Or, greek fairy tales for my children by charles kingsley free ebook project gutenberg. I started out reading childrens books of greek myths, like the daulaires beautifully illustrated tome, perfect for youngsters, charles kingsley s the heroes and the very bowdlerized. He makes a good fist of presenting these greek heroes with christian virtues.
The heroes or greek fairy tales for my children by kingsley, charles and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Illustrated in full colour plates and line drawings in the text. Or greek fairy tales for my children top results of your surfing the heroes. A fairy tale for a landbaby, and the heroes, or, greek fairy tales for my children, and more on. Charles kingsley 18191875 the heroes, or greek fairy tales for my children by charles kingsley is a collection of three greek mythology stories. Those of you who are boys will, perhaps, spend a great deal of time in reading greek books. This is a later retelling for his own children of three of the greates of the ancient greek legends. It has been somewhat abridged, reedited and updated for this edition. Or greek fairy tales for my children start download portable document format pdf and e books electronic books free online rating news 20162017 is books that can provide inspiration, insight, knowledge to the reader.
For the version carrying russell flints illustrations, kingsley s introduction was also included and it continues to provide interesting reading. The heroes, or, greek fairy tales for my children by charles. With every book order, you design the hero and create the whole. For somewhat older people who are curious about the stories and reallife history related to greek myths, a good choice is thomas bulfinchs the age of fable or stories of gods and heroes coupled with ovids metamorphoses. Heroes of greek mythology ebook por charles kingsley. The heroes or greek fairy tales for my children kingsley, charles on. Heroes of greek mythology is charles kingsleys retelling of classic stories from. Heroes of greek mythology ebook by charles kingsley. Charles kingsley books list of books by author charles. Most i can no longer remember the titles or authors but the greek myths by robert graves in two volumes which was special. Lessons on heroicism, religion, and manliness in kingsleys. The heroes, or greek fairy tales for my children librivox.
The heroes or greek fairy tales for my children illustrated. Kingsley s classic retelling of the greek stories of perseus, the argonauts and theseus, in a prize binding from wadham house, hale. Alton locke 1850 and yeast 1851 reflect kingsley s leadership in muscular christianity and his dramatization of social issues. With a bookbinders label for james galt and co, manchester, to t. The heroes or greek fairy tales 1930 s kingsley, charles. You can change font color and background color at the top of. Kingsley s interest in history is shown in several of his writings, including the heroes 1856, a childrens book about greek mythology, and several historical novels, of which the best known are hypatia 1853, hereward the wake 1865 and westward ho. Read heroes by author charles kingsley, free, online. The author had a great fondness for greek fairy tales and believed the adventures of the characters would inspire children to achieve higher goals with integrity. I noticed only one of the typos often found in ebook editions of works that have clearly been scanned and ocrd.
See all books authored by charles kingsley, including the waterbabies. Work by charles kingsley, a prolific english novelist and author whose main power lay in his descriptive faculties. The heroes, or greek fairy tales for my children by charles kingsley was first published in 1855 at christmas alderson 81. Heroes or greek fairy tales, first edition abebooks. Jul 01, 2010 once upon a time there were two princes who were twins. Alexandria and her schools gutenberg text kingsley, charles, 18191875. What are some good books and documentaries on greek mythology. Aimed at a younger audience, this classic collection of.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Charles kingsley kingsley, charles, 18191875 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article kingsley, charles, 18191875. The heroes by kingsley, charles used books and rare. Kingsley s interest in history spilled over into his writings, which include the heroes, or greek fairy tales for my children 1856, a childrens book about greek mythology, and several historical novels, of which the best known are hypatia 1853, hereward. Greek fairytales for my children 1856, the water babies 1863, and madam how and lady why 1868. The author had a great fondness for greek fairy tales and believed the adventures. One of the bestselling mythology books of all time audiobook written by bernard evslin. Heroes greek for sale antiquarian collectible books. Kingsley s heroes is a classic book that will please listeners of all ages. Charles kingsley 12 june 1819 23 january 1875 was a broad church priest of the church of england, a university professor, social reformer, historian, novelist and poet. Bulfinch is widely available, including online, and the stories entertain as well as explain, with the caveat that he prefers roman names like jupiter and proserpine to zeus. Tales of perseus, the argonauts, and theseus, by charles kingsley. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
All saints day, and other sermons gutenberg text kingsley, charles, 18191875. The heroes greek fairy tales new childrens classics kingsley, charles 1 copy separate the heroes. A delightful collection of old greek myths and legends. The heroes, or greek fairy tales for my children by charles kingsley. The version found at the childrens literature archive was published in 1912, in great britain, by the medici society who subsequently reprinted it many times throughout the early 20 th century.
Kingsley also wrote fiction for children including the heroes or. Tanglewood tales, from in the days of giants, from norse stories, from churchs stories from homer, and from kingsley s greek heroes. Charles kingsley books list of books by author charles kingsley. The heroes by charles kingsley, first edition abebooks. Kingsleys heroes is a classic book that will please listeners of all ages. What are some good books and documentaries on greek.
There are also online, out of, and therefore somewhat oldfashioned versions of the greek myths written for young people, including nathaniel hawthornes popular tanglewood tales, padraic colums story of the golden fleece, which is one of the central episodes in greek mythology, and charles kingsley s the heroes, or greek fairy tales. Kingsley s interest in history is shown in several of his writings, including the heroes 1857, a childrens book about greek mythology, and several historical novels, of which the best known are hypatia 1853, hereward the wake 1865, and westward ho. Heroes of greek mythology is charles kingsley s retelling of classic stories from greek mythology. The medici society, founded in 1908, originally published works of art for. Philip lee warner publisher to the medici society riccardi press, 1912. The heroes by charles kingsley contents classics illustrated.
26 857 78 264 22 1114 1445 1495 802 616 116 7 1301 469 607 8 189 480 553 1446 18 969 359 773 1018 380 957 805 997 169 1215 103 1124 823