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A Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales, for Girls and Boys
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
Length10h 52m
About this audiobook
Hawthorne reimagines the classic myths of antiquity, infusing them with a sense of wonder and moral depth tailored for a younger audience. These timeless tales of gods, heroes, and monsters are transformed into accessible adventures that capture the imagination without losing their philosophical weight. The author’s lyrical prose brings a fresh vitality to ancient legends, making the fantastical feel grounded and the lessons feel urgent. It is a masterful bridge between the ancient world and the curiosity of the modern spirit.
Audiobook details
GenreFantasy
Length10 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 24, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE GORGON'S HEAD
22The Hill-Side
2Tanglewood Porch
23THE CHIMÆRA
3The Gorgon's Head
24Bald-Summit
4Tanglewood Porch
25The Chimæra
5THE GOLDEN TOUCH
26BELLEROPHON BY THE FOUNTAIN OF PIRENE
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6Shadow Brook
27Bald-Summit
7The Golden Touch
28THE FOUNTAIN OF PIRENE (From the original in the collection of Austin M. Purves, Esq're Philadelphia)
8Shadow Brook
29Tanglewood Tales,
9THE PARADISE OF CHILDREN
30For Girls And Boys,
10Tanglewood Play-Room
31Being A Second Wonder-Book
11The Paradise of Children
32TANGLEWOOD TALES
12PANDORA
33The Wayside
13Tanglewood Play-Room
34The Minotaur
14THE THREE GOLDEN APPLES
35The Pygmies
15Tanglewood Fireside
36The Dragon's Teeth: CADMUS SOWING THE DRAGON'S TEETH
16The Three Golden Apples
37Circe's Palace: CIRCE'S PALACE
17ATLAS
38The Pomegranate Seeds: PROSERPINA (From the original in the collection of Mrs. William B. Dinsmore Staatsburg, New York)
18Tanglewood Fireside
39The Golden Fleece
19THE MIRACULOUS PITCHER
40JASON AND HIS TEACHER
20The Hill-Side
41THE ARGONAUTS IN QUEST OF THE GOLDEN FLEECE (From the original in the collection of Harry Payne Whitney Esq're, New York)
21The Miraculous Pitcher
42IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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