| Creator |
Baldwin, James, 1841-1925 |
| Illustrator |
Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911 |
| Title |
A Story of the Golden Age
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"A Story of the Golden Age" by James Baldwin is a children's historical fiction book written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the legendary hero Odysseus during his youth, exploring the myths and legends that surround the events leading up to the Trojan War while weaving a continuous story that introduces young readers to classical Greek mythology. The opening of the story sets the scene on the idyllic island of Ithaca, where young Odysseus lives with his parents, Laertes and Anticleia. As he gazes out over the world from Mount Neritus on his twelfth birthday, he becomes captivated by the grandeur of the lands beyond his home, sparking a desire to explore. His yearning leads him to express his wish to visit his grandfather at Mount Parnassus, and this is met with encouragement from his mother and father, highlighting the anticipation of adventure that fuels the tale. The narrative skillfully blends themes of family, exploration, and mythical elements, promising a captivating journey into the rich tapestry of Greek mythology for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Animals -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Mythology, Greek -- Juvenile literature
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| Subject |
Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
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Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction
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Hunters -- Juvenile fiction
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War -- Juvenile fiction
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Heroes -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Mythology -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
54214 |
| Release Date |
Feb 20, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
137 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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