D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths by Ingri d'Aulaire, Edgar Parin d'Aulaire

D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

D'Aulaires' Greek Myths

Ingri d'Aulaire, Edgar Parin d'Aulaire

192 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction childrens classics adventurous funny medium-paced

Description

Here are the gods, goddesses, and legendary figures of ancient Greece--mighty Zeus, with his fistful of thunderbolts; gray-eyed Athena, goddess of wisdom; Helios, the sun; greedy King Midas--lavishly depicted by Caldecott winners Ingri and Edgar P...

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Moods

informative 85%
adventurous 61%
lighthearted 33%
relaxing 28%
funny 23%
dark 19%
reflective 19%
emotional 14%
challenging 9%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 4%
mysterious 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 35%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 23% | Character: 15% | N/A: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | N/A: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 26% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 35% | N/A: 28% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | N/A: 21% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

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