Children's Literature

A Book of Myths (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Folklore Tales & Legends From Around the WorldBy Jean Lang

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A Book of Myths gathers some of the enduring narratives of classical and northern tradition—Prometheus, Pandora, Orpheus, Perseus, Midas, Pygmalion, and kindred figures—into lucid, atmospheric retellings for younger and general readers. Jean Lang writes in the elegant educational prose of the early twentieth century, combining narrative clarity with a romantic sensitivity to wonder, fate, beauty, and moral consequence. The volume belongs to a rich Edwardian tradition of mythological adaptation, making ancient stories readable without reducing their symbolic resonance. Jean Lang was a Scottish writer associated with historical and legendary subjects for children, and her work reflects the period's belief that myth was essential to cultural literacy. Her retellings suggest both a teacherly impulse and a storyteller's delight: she preserves the grandeur of the old tales while shaping them into coherent, emotionally engaging episodes. Her background in literary adaptation and juvenile history likely informed her careful balance of instruction and enchantment. This book is recommended for readers seeking an accessible entrance into myth, as well as for those interested in the history of children's literature and classical reception. It remains valuable because it treats myth not as dead antiquity, but as living imaginative inheritance. This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience. - Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.