The Greatest Books of All Time - Retold for Children
By Charles Dickens, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb, Andrew Lang, Jonathan Swift, Daniel Defoe, John Bunyan, Homer, Oliver Goldsmith, Geoffrey Chaucer, Jennie Hall, Winston Stokes, E. Boyd Smith, Miguel Cervantes
Length34h 52m
About this audiobook
In 'The Greatest Books of All Time - Retold for Children,' celebrated tales from the literary canon are creatively adapted for younger audiences, maintaining the essence of the original narratives while fostering a lifelong appreciation for classic literature. This anthology weaves together stories from diverse genres and historical periods, spanning epic poems and fables to picaresque and allegorical tales. Each piece, from the heroics of Homeric legends to the satirical brilliance of Jonathan Swift's works, is reimagined to captivate the curiosity of young minds without compromising the stories' core messages and thematic richness. The contributors, a stellar lineup that includes literary giants like Charles Dickens, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Miguel Cervantes, bring a wealth of diverse storytelling techniques and cultural insights to this collection. The retelling by skilled editors ensures the stories remain accessible and engaging, celebrating the timeless values and ideas inherent in these classics. These adaptations embrace significant literary movements, from Romanticism's emphasis on individuals to Enlightenment ideals of reason and progress, and interweave them seamlessly within narratives suitably toned for children, thereby generating a cohesive dialogue between varied literary traditions. This anthology is an invaluable resource, an invitation for young readers to embark on a journey through the multifaceted worlds of classic literature. It offers a rare opportunity to explore centuries-old tales reimagined for contemporary youth, capturing the imagination and fostering an enriched understanding of universal themes. For educators and enthusiasts alike, this collection stands as a testament to literature's enduring power to inspire and educate, uniting diverse voices under a singular purpose: to ignite a passion for reading and cultural exploration in the young minds of today.
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GenreChildren's Literature
Length34 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Iliad of Homer
2Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca (Homer)
3The Arabian Nights Entertainments (Andrew Lang)
4Viking Tales (Jennie Hall) (pt. 1)
5Viking Tales (Jennie Hall) (pt. 2)
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6Tales of King Arthur and the Round Table (Andrew Lang) (pt. 1)
7Tales of King Arthur and the Round Table (Andrew Lang) (pt. 2)
8Chaucer for Children: A Golden Key (Geoffrey Chaucer) (pt. 1)
9Chaucer for Children: A Golden Key (Geoffrey Chaucer) (pt. 2)
10Chaucer for Children: A Golden Key (Geoffrey Chaucer) (pt. 3)
11Tales from Shakespeare (Charles and Mary Lamb)
12Don Quixote (Miguel Cervantes)
13The Pilgrim’s Progress (John Bunyan)
14Robinson Crusoe (Daniel Defoe)
15Gulliver's Travels: Voyage to Lilliput (Jonathan Swift)
16Little Goody Two-Shoes & Mrs Margery Two-Shoes (Oliver Goldsmith)
17Charles Dickens' Children Stories (Charles Dickens)
18The Story of Hiawatha (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Winston Stokes) (pt. 1)
19The Story of Hiawatha (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Winston Stokes) (pt. 2)
20The Story of Hiawatha (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Winston Stokes) (pt. 3)
21Uncle Tom’s Cabin (Harriet Beecher Stowe)
22The Story of Pocahontas and Captain John Smith (E. Boyd Smith)
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