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Title: A Story of the Golden Age
Note: Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "A Story of the Golden Age" by James Baldwin is a children's historical fiction book written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the legendary hero Odysseus during his youth, exploring the myths and legends that surround the events leading up to the Trojan War while weaving a continuous story that introduces young readers to classical Greek mythology. The opening of the story sets the scene on the idyllic island of Ithaca, where young Odysseus lives with his parents, Laertes and Anticleia. As he gazes out over the world from Mount Neritus on his twelfth birthday, he becomes captivated by the grandeur of the lands beyond his home, sparking a desire to explore. His yearning leads him to express his wish to visit his grandfather at Mount Parnassus, and this is met with encouragement from his mother and father, highlighting the anticipation of adventure that fuels the tale. The narrative skillfully blends themes of family, exploration, and mythical elements, promising a captivating journey into the rich tapestry of Greek mythology for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Creator: Baldwin, James, 1841-1925
Illustrator: Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911
EBook No.: 54214
Published: Feb 20, 2017
Downloads: 143
Language: English
Subject: Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Mythology, Greek -- Juvenile literature
Subject: Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Hunters -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: War -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Heroes -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Mythology -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Story of the Golden Age
Note: Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "A Story of the Golden Age" by James Baldwin is a children's historical fiction book written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the legendary hero Odysseus during his youth, exploring the myths and legends that surround the events leading up to the Trojan War while weaving a continuous story that introduces young readers to classical Greek mythology. The opening of the story sets the scene on the idyllic island of Ithaca, where young Odysseus lives with his parents, Laertes and Anticleia. As he gazes out over the world from Mount Neritus on his twelfth birthday, he becomes captivated by the grandeur of the lands beyond his home, sparking a desire to explore. His yearning leads him to express his wish to visit his grandfather at Mount Parnassus, and this is met with encouragement from his mother and father, highlighting the anticipation of adventure that fuels the tale. The narrative skillfully blends themes of family, exploration, and mythical elements, promising a captivating journey into the rich tapestry of Greek mythology for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Creator: Baldwin, James, 1841-1925
Illustrator: Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911
EBook No.: 54214
Published: Feb 20, 2017
Downloads: 143
Language: English
Subject: Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Mythology, Greek -- Juvenile literature
Subject: Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Hunters -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: War -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Heroes -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Mythology -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.