{"product_id":"ancient-and-epic-tales-from-around-the-world-9781941460351","title":"Ancient and Epic Tales: From Around the World","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn award-winning collection of ancient tales and adventure.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHeather Forest's artful prose and keen curatorial selection brings an array of ancient tales of adventure, quests, and heroics to life for modern readers. This multicultural anthology presents pivotal episodes from epic tales such as Gilgamesh, Beowulf, the Odyssey, the Ramayana, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe collection illuminates large-scale narratives that were passed on and preserved through the oral tradition long before being captured in written form by early scribes. With the publication of Ancient and Epic Tales, Heather completes her long awaited trilogy of Tales From Around the World including Wonder Tales and Wisdom Tales. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese epic narratives remain relevant today as they provide insights into the complexity of human relationships and the intimate, personal journey of anyone seeking to understand the meaning of life. This collection of timeless stories includes Norse legends, Greek myths, Japanese folktales, Persian stories, Irish Ballads and Chinese lore. Offering a global overview, this anthology of concise retellings also provides endnotes with cultural and historical background to inspire readers' further inquiry into these enduring tales.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e August House Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/07\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781941460351\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 175\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2016\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Heather Forest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52732298625205,"sku":"9781941460351","price":25.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/ancient-and-epic-tales-from-around-the-world-9781941460351","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}