Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew by Josephine Preston Peabody
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| Author | Peabody, Josephine Preston, 1874-1922 |
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| Title | Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The wood-folk -- The judgment of Midas -- Prometheus -- The deluge -- Orpheus and Eurydice -- Icarus and Daedalus -- Phaethon -- Niobe -- Admetus and the shepherd -- Alcestis -- Apollo's sister -- The Calydonian hunt -- Atalanta's race -- Arachne -- Pyramus and Thisbe -- Pygmalion and Galatea -- Oedipus -- Cupid and Psyche -- The trial of Psyche -- Stories of the Trojan War -- The house of Agamemnon -- The adventures of Odysseus. |
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| Summary | "Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew" by Josephine Preston Peabody is a collection of retold Greek myths and folk stories written during the late 19th century. This work seeks to revive and present ancient tales that capture the joys, sorrows, and moral lessons inherent in human experience, drawing upon characters and narratives from Greek mythology that remain influential in literature and culture. At the start of this collection, Peabody sets the stage for the enchanting tales ahead, emphasizing the deep connection between humanity and nature. The opening portion introduces Pan, the nature god, who celebrates his carefree life among rustic companions while recounting stories of transformed beings like Dryope, Echo, and Narcissus. These early narratives hint at the themes of love, loss, and transformation that underpin much of Greek mythology, preparing readers for a rich exploration of various characters and events to follow, including curious fables about other notable figures such as Prometheus and Midas, who grapple with the consequences of their desires and actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Mythology, Greek -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 9313 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 10, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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