The Heroes; Or, Greek Fairy Tales for My Children
Charles Kingsley wrote The Heroes for his own children and published it in 1856 as a retelling of Greek myth for young readers. It tells three stories at length: Perseus and the slaying of the Gorgon, Jason and the voyage of the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece, and Theseus, from his journey to Athens to his victory over the Minotaur in Crete. Kingsley wrote in a cadenced prose modeled on the Bible and on Homer, and he presents his heroes as examples of courage, endurance and trust in the gods. The book was a fixture of the Victorian nursery and schoolroom, and it remains a clear introduction to the myths. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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The Heroes; Or, Greek Fairy Tales for My Children by Charles Kingsley 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.
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Is The Heroes; Or, Greek Fairy Tales for My Children in the public domain?
Yes. The Heroes; Or, Greek Fairy Tales for My Children by Charles Kingsley 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 The Heroes; Or, Greek Fairy Tales for My Children?
About 3 h 12 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 The Heroes; Or, Greek Fairy Tales for My Children?
The Heroes; Or, Greek Fairy Tales for My Children by Charles Kingsley is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
