A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys

<p><b>Nathaniel Hawthorne presents a multilayered story consisting of six Greek myths that are told from a unique perspective and appeals to all readers, specifically children.</b> His writing style transcends age to deliver a family-friendly narrative.</p> <p><i>A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys</i> is a compilation of classic stories inspired by Greek mythology. Hawthorne's interpretation is filtered through the fictional character, Eustace Bright, a college student who's entertaining a group of children. The book features "The Gorgon's Head," a popular epic that follows Perseus and his quest to slay Medusa. There's also "The Paradise of Children," a cautionary tale about Pandora's box, and "The Golden Touch," which recalls the story of King Midas.</p> <p>Originally published in 1851, <i>A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys</i> continues to stand the test of time. Its stories are literary staples that have been adapted for multiple mediums. The collection also produced the sequel, <i>Tanglewood Tales</i>, which was released in 1853.</p> <p>With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of <i>A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys</i> is both modern and readable.</p> <p>Since our inception in 2020, <b>Mint Editions</b> has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.</p> <p>With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.</p>