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Discover the thrilling, mystical world of Classical Greek myths in this beautiful, collectable new Little Puffin Clothbound Classic. ‘This is the Age of the Heroes.’ From the ominous entry-point of ''The Coming of the Immortals'' to the awe-inspiring heroics of ''Perseus the Gorgon-slayer’, this Little Puffin Clothbound Classic offers a wonderful introduction to Classical Greek myth, collecting the most action-packed and exciting tales into a perfectly giftable hardback edition. The Little Puffin Clothbound Classics collect some of the most beloved classic short stories for young readers into stunning, highly collectable small format editions. Bound in high-quality cloth with dazzling new foil-stamped designs, they''re little enough to fit in a pocket and lovely enough to keep forever. Gift the best-loved classics to a new generation with Puffin’s gorgeously accessible Little Puffin Clothbound Classics collection.

«Los mitos de los pueblos nórdicos están entre los que mayor fuerza tienen de todo el mundo. Cuando leas este libro, te adentrarás en el extraño y duro mundo de los dioses vikingos». Michelle Paver Desde la creación del mundo hasta la visión de la última gran batalla en el día del Ragnarok, encontramos en las leyendas y los mitos nórdicos infinidad de aventuras, magia y hazañas heroicas. Las historias sobre los viajes de Odín, el portentoso martillo de Thor, la muerte de Baldur o los pretendientes de Freya, entre otras, se hilan en un relato emocionante sobre los dioses y gigantes que reinaron en el gélido norte de Europa. El culto a las deidades paganas de estos pueblos, también llamados vikingos, se mantuvo hasta bien entrada la era cristiana en Escandinavia e Islandia, pero sus mitos, a diferencia de los de la antigua Grecia, se registraron por escrito siglos después de que esos territorios se convirtieran al cristianismo. Sin embargo, en la misma medida y aunque menos estudiadas que los dioses del Olimpo, sus figuras mitológicas han tenido una gran influencia en la cultura occidental; podemos afirmar que los nombres de Odín y Thor, Freya y Loki nos resultan familiares gracias a este libro. Lancelyn Green consigue una narración única y fluida a partir de las fuentes originales, que eran textos dispersos y confusos; conecta relatos y fragmentos en una historia coherente y fiel a sus raíces.

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. Visit the Penguin Readers website Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys. Learn all about the mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the birth of Heracles and the adventures of Theseus, to the first fall of Troy and the battle of the giants.

Explore the real Greek myths behind Percy Jackson''s story - he''s not the first Perseus to have run into trouble with the gods . . . These are the mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan wars. Introduced with wit and humour by Rick Riordan, creator of the highly successful Percy Jackson series.

Retells the legends of the Trojan War, from the beginning of the quarrel at the marriage of Peleus and Thetis, through the siege and fall of Troy itself, to the wanderings of Odysseus

Retold out of the old romances, this collection of Arthurian tales endeavors to make each adventure--"The Quest for the Round Table, " "The First Quest of Sir Lancelot, " "How the Holy Grail Came to Camelot, " and so forth--part of a fixed pattern that effectively presents the whole story, as it does in Le Morte D''Arthur, but in a way less intimidating to young readers. (All Ages)

A collection of tales and poems from various countries and times about magicians.

"The great Norse sagas, full of adventures, magic and heroic deeds."--Cover.

Explores the culture that flourished on the banks of the Nile before the dawn of European history.

Twenty of the best tales from the far-off times when the gods took a hand in men's affairs and sometimes walked the earth in disguise.

Biografie van de Engelse letterkundige Mary Louisa Stewart Molesworth (1839-1921).