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The Heroes: Greek Fairytales for My Children Audiobook
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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.
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"Loved this book as a kid. It was this book that actually got me reading so it will always hold a special place in my library. Mine is a semi-illustrated edition that has little explanatory illustrations down the side of the page. "
— Rob (4 out of 5 stars)
The Heroes Listener Reviews
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" informative but the stories were a bit too long, too detailed maybe? "
— Deviant, 3/2/2011 -
" A good collection of well loved fairy tales. Good read!! "
— Rebecca, 10/22/2010 -
" I enjoyed a lot that book because in each adventure that he participed he was the hero.He had to fight with many monsters however he always wan. "
— Rosina.almonte, 6/30/2010 -
" I read this book when I was in the fourth grade , and fell in love with it . I read it over and over until I graduated high school . It's still one of my most prized possessions , even though the pages are falling out . "
— Michael, 10/24/2007
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.
About Robin Field
Robin Field is the AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator of numerous audiobooks, as well as an award-winning actor, singer, writer, and lyricist whose career has spanned six decades. He has starred on and off Broadway, headlined at Carnegie Hall, authored numerous musical reviews, and hosted or performed on a number of television and radio programs over the years.