Heroes & Heroines Myths & Tales: Epic Tales

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This astonishing anthology gathers together the most iconic and entertaining tales of adventure and daring from around the world. From Perseus the Gorgon-Slayer of Greek myhology, and the exploits of Frithiof the Bold of Norse saga fame, to the tragic tale of Irish heroine Deirdre, these stories vibrate with the heart and soul of age-old narrative. Our worldwide storytelling heritage is vast and varied and yet contains common threads, themes and motifs running throughout the many legends, whether they hail from the dusty plains of Africa or the cherry-blossom-blanketed hills of Japan. This astonishing anthology, in Flame Tree's covetable series of myths and tales, gathers together the most iconic and entertaining tales of adventure and daring from around the world. From Perseus the Gorgon-Slayer of Greek myhology, and the exploits of Frithiof the Bold of Norse saga fame, to the tragic tale of Irish heroine Deirdre, these exciting stories vibrate with the heart and soul of age-old narrative. SELLING POINTS: . Silver foiled, embossed cover, printed on silver paper, matt laminated. . A gorgeous gift edition packed with the tales of myth and legend. . Brand new and classic tales, brought together for a satisfying read. . Illuminating foreword. . Another title in a series of beautiful editions of short story collections for the modern reader. Hardback Deluxe edition, printed on silver, matt laminated, gold and silver foil stamped, embossed 25 illustrations

Maria Tatar is the John L. Loeb Research Professor of Germanic Languages & Literatures and Folklore & Mythology at Harvard University, where she is also a Senior Fellow at the Society of Fellows. Her books include Enchanted Hunters: The Power of Stories in Childhood and The Annotated Brothers Grimm.