The Heroes, Charles Kingsley
The Heroes, Charles Kingsley
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The Heroes
Greek Fairytales for My Children

Author: Charles Kingsley

Narrator: Robin Field

Unabridged: 5 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Mission Audio

Published: 07/01/2010

Synopsis

Once upon a time there were two princes who were twins... begins Charles Kingsley in his 1856 rendering of Greek mythological heroes for children. 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. Kingsley’s Heroes is a classic book that will please listeners of all ages.

About Charles Kingsley

Charles Kingsley (1819–1875), born in Devonshire, England, was a clergyman, novelist, and poet who began writing when he was five years old. He was much involved in the social reform movements of his time. His best-known works are Westward Ho! and the children’s fantasy The Water Babies.

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Goodreads review by Gina

AO year 3 read. I know a lot of people struggle with this one and some are even subbing in a different book but I just love it. I feel it needs to be read aloud and it reads almost like poetry sometimes. The words, the flow, the cadence... it’s lovely. Update 2024 - I read probably over half of this......more

Goodreads review by Katie

I have never worked harder to read and finish a book in my life. 😆......more

Goodreads review by Isabella

Books like this are the main reason I love Ambleside Online. It's so good, so beautiful, a perfect gem of an introduction to mythology—and yet a title I would never have known about had it not been for the curriculum. I don't know his other work, but I know that Kingsley has a reputation as master of......more

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