Fifty Famous Stories Retold |
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Author:
| Baldwin, James |
ISBN: | 978-1-9798-2899-4 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2017 |
Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $5.99 |
Book Description:
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These time-honored stories "...have become so incorporated into the literature and thought of our race that a knowledge of them is an indispensable part of one's education." There are tales of some historical value, some point to great moral truths, some are from ancient records: most are born from poetry and prose throughout the ages. Reading and knowledge of these stories lay a foundation for further literary studies and have a educative value, told in a refreshing and entertaining...
More DescriptionThese time-honored stories "...have become so incorporated into the literature and thought of our race that a knowledge of them is an indispensable part of one's education." There are tales of some historical value, some point to great moral truths, some are from ancient records: most are born from poetry and prose throughout the ages. Reading and knowledge of these stories lay a foundation for further literary studies and have a educative value, told in a refreshing and entertaining way. --Adapted from "Concerning These Stories," the first chapter of Fifty Famous Stories Retold.