Tales of the Greek Heroes: Retold From the Ancient Authors by Roger Lancelyn Green

Tales of the Greek Heroes: Retold From the Ancient Authors

Roger Lancelyn Green with Alan Langford (Illustrator)

288 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy middle grade adventurous informative fast-paced

Description

This book presents the great stories of the heroic age - "Dionysus", "Heracles", "Theseus", "The Quest for the Golden Fleece", and many more.

Community Reviews Summary of 402 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
informative 67%
dark 14%
emotional 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 10%
tense 10%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 37%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 31% | Plot: 31% | Character: 25% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 29% | No: 29% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 23% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 16% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.71

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