Tales of the Greek Heroes (Puffin Classics) (Paperback)
Some of the oldest and most famous stories in the worldthe adventures of Perseus, the labors of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonautsare vividly retold in this single, connected narrative of the Heroic Age, from the coming of the Immortals to the first fall of Troy. With fresh dialogue and a brisk pace, the myths of this version are enthrallingly vivid.
About the Author
Rick Riordan is the author of the New York Times bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
An interesting weave of danger, suspense and excitement.
Roger Lancelyn Green, has been able to paint a beautiful anthology of the Greek heros in almost perfect chronological order.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well done!
Groger Lancelyn Green retells the stories of the ancient Greek Heroes in a way that lends detail and continuity to those stories we have all heard. I had several “oh…
1.0 out of 5 stars
Book starts on page 233
I order this book and when it arrived the first page was 233. I asked Amazon for a new book and they sent one immediately. The only problem is that it too started on page 233.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Tales of the Greek Heroes: Retold From the Ancient Authors (Puffin Classics)
Green is deeply knowledgable of the myths-scholarly so- yet he presents same with simple clarity and I-want-to-know-what-happens-next suspence.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really captures the heart of Greek Myth
This book is among the best myhology books I have ever read. It is expanded to the best and most popular of Greek Myths.