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What kind of world puts gods above the clouds and sends mortals out to face monsters?
In Old Greek Stories, James Baldwin brings the gods and heroes of Greece into plain, lively English. Zeus rules on Mount Olympus, while mortals face dangers that test their courage. Tales of gods, fire and the first humans invite you into a world where the forces of life take the shape of powerful beings.
The stories move from the gods to heroes, monsters and hard tasks. Each tale stands on its own, so you can enter without a guide to Greek myth. Together, they reveal how the Greeks explain fire, the seasons, courage and fate through stories. Baldwin keeps the telling clear and full of wonder.
What you’ll discover
- The gods on Olympus Meet Zeus and the gods whose powers touch the sea, harvest, hunt and home.
- Heroes put to the test Follow mortals as they face monsters, danger and tasks that call for courage.
- Fire and the first humans Explore tales that connect human beginnings with a world ruled by powerful beings.
- Questions shaped into stories Discover how Greek myths give story form to the seasons, courage and fate.
- A clear way into myth Enjoy lively tales that stand alone and lend themselves to reading aloud.
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This book suits parents, teachers and curious readers who want a clear first meeting with Greek myth. It is also good for reading aloud. Readers who want the full poems of Homer or the tragic plays may find it too light.
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- Old tales older than any book
- Gods, fire and the first humans
- Heroes, monsters and hard tasks
- How to read these myths today
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Antiche storie greche
by James Baldwin· 1895
Greek gods and heroes face conflicts, monsters, and difficult tasks.
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Old tales older than any book
The Greek myths were told for centuries before they were written down. Poets such as Homer and Hesiod gave many of them lasting shape, and later Roman writers like Ovid retold them again. The stories were never one fixed text. Each teller changed details, so the same hero can have several family trees.
Baldwin works in that long tradition of retelling. He does not translate any single ancient poem. He gathers the tales and tells them in his own smooth prose, so a child can enjoy them without notes or a map of the family tree of the gods.
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What is Old Greek Stories about?
It is a book of Greek myths retold in simple prose for young readers. It tells of the gods on Olympus, the first people, and heroes who face monsters and trials.
Who wrote Old Greek Stories and when?
It was written by James Baldwin, an American teacher and editor, and published in 1895. He is not the same person as the later novelist James Baldwin.
Is Old Greek Stories for children or adults?
It was written for young readers, but adults enjoy it as an easy first look at Greek myth. It also works well for reading aloud to a family or a class.
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