Early English Hero Tales by Jeannette Augustus Marks
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"Early English Hero Tales" by Jeannette Augustus Marks is a collection of master-stories from English literature tailored for younger readers, written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on notable tales spanning from the seventh to the fourteenth century, showcasing iconic heroes and legendary figures from early English history, including Beowulf, Cædmon, and stories of Welsh magic. This collection aims to present these tales in an engaging manner, making them accessible
and enjoyable for children. The opening of "Early English Hero Tales" introduces readers to the concept of English literature as a vast and enchanting "palace" filled with stories and characters, inviting young readers to explore its golden doors. Marks eloquently sets the stage for the journey by elaborating on the richness of the tales that lie ahead, such as the bravery of Beowulf against the monster Grendel and the journeys of characters like Taliesin and Cuthbert, emphasizing the lessons, adventures, and morales they encapsulate. Overall, the beginning serves as an invitation for exploration, promising an engaging and enriching literary experience for a youthful audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Marks, Jeannette Augustus, 1875-1964 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 15008009 |
| Title | Early English Hero Tales |
| Contents | Introduction -- The first English hero -- Welsh magic -- The battle at the ford -- Cædmon the cowherd -- The shepherd of Lauderdale -- The boy who won a prize -- A fisherman's boy -- The werewolf -- At Geoffrey's window -- A famous kitchen boy -- Chronology. |
| Credits |
Produced by Shaun Pinder, Haragos Pál and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Heroes |
| Subject | Folklore -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53723 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-53723-8 |
| Release Date | Dec 12, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 570 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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