The latest book in our Children's Corner Critical Edition series - as ever, co-produced with our final year students - is available for pre-order now. This timely edition of Nathaniel Hawthorne's groundbreaking book of Greek myth for children (first published in 1851) should delight a new generation of rewaders, young and old, and has already garnered some wonderful words of praise:
"This splendid edition will allow new readers of all ages to enjoy Hawthorne’s high-spirited, inventive retellings of ancient myths. The Introduction helpfully relates the collection both to Hawthorne’s own life and times and to today’s remarkable upsurge of interest in classical mythology." - Professor Sheila Murnaghan, editor of Childhood and the Classics: Britain and America, 1850-1965 (Oxford University Press 2018).
"This is an excellent edition of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s A Wonder Book for Boys and Girls that will appeal to children and adults alike. The editors do an excellent job in their thorough introduction and the educational resources for teachers, including prompts, questions, exercises, and projects, are quite impressive. All in all, this is a delightful companion to Hawthorne studies and to children’s studies." - Professor Monika Elbert, Editor, Nathaniel Hawthorne Review.
"Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys is truly a wonder. For over 170 years, it has been introducing children to the realm of myths. Hawthorne not only recounts mythological tales, but also – and above all – teaches empathy and respect for the world. His Wonder-Book is a classic that adults may also want to return to. This new edition provides a wonderful opportunity to embark on such a journey, beyond time and space – into the essence of our humanity. A set of educational resources prepared by the editors provides the readers with materials for in-depth reflections, while the appendix with some extracts from other texts engaged with mythology before and after Hawthorne offers an interesting context. What is particularly valuable about this edition is also the participation of students, who were able to develop their research skills while working on the comprehensive introduction and contribute to giving new life to the Wonder-Book.” - Professor Katarzyna Marciniak, editor of Our Mythical Childhood... The Classics and Literature for Children and Young Adults (Brill, 2016).Order now!
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