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
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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 467 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
informative 69%
dark 13%
tense 13%
lighthearted 11%
emotional 8%
mysterious 8%
challenging 5%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 2%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 34%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | A mix: 29% | Character: 25% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 29% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 20% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.7

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