Here is a faithful modern-English edition of Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic introduction to Greek mythology—a book that has enchanted readers for over 170 years. Set at a country estate called Tanglewood, a college student named Eustace Bright gathers a group of children and retells six ancient myths with warmth, humor, and a storyteller's flair: the brave Perseus and the Gorgon's head, King Midas and his golden touch, the opening of Pandora's box, Atalanta's race for the golden apples, the miraculous hospitality of Philemon and Baucis, and the young hero Bellerophon and the Chimera. Hawthorne’s prose has been gently updated into clear, present-day English while preserving his imagination, gentle irony, and reverence for the original tales. This edition includes explanatory notes, a glossary, and a guide to reading the work. Part of Timeless Classics.