Old Greek Stories
Old Greek Stories, published in 1895, is a retelling of Greek myths for young children by James Baldwin, the Indiana schoolmaster and textbook editor whose Fifty Famous Stories Retold was read in classrooms for decades. In short, plain chapters it tells of the golden age, Prometheus and the gift of fire, the flood, Io, Arachne the wonderful weaver, Apollo the lord of the silver bow, Admetus and Alcestis, Cadmus and Europa, Perseus and the head of Medusa, Atalanta, Daedalus the wonderful artisan and Theseus and the cruel tribute to Crete. Baldwin explains in a preface that he has softened and simplified where the originals would not suit a child, and his versions are still in use. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Old Greek Stories
Old Greek Stories by James Baldwin can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Old Greek Stories online?
Yes. Old Greek Stories opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Old Greek Stories free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Old Greek Stories is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Old Greek Stories in the public domain?
Yes. Old Greek Stories by James Baldwin is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Old Greek Stories?
About 2 h 55 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Old Greek Stories?
Old Greek Stories by James Baldwin is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
