
audiobook
by E. F. (Elsie Finnimore) Buckley
Children of the Dawn
INTRODUCTION:
·LIST·OF·ILLUSTRATIONS·
Children of the Dawn - The Riddle of the Sphinx
Eros and Psyche - I
Hero and Leander
The Sacrifice of Alcestis - I
The Hunting of the Calydonian Boar
The Curse of Echo
The Sculptor and the Image
Step into the world of ancient Greece where gods, heroes, and ordinary people intertwine in timeless tales. This collection adapts eleven classic myths for younger ears, keeping the language clear while preserving the vivid drama of the originals. Each story is presented with lively dialogue and descriptive scenes that bring the old poetry to life.
Among the first stories, a young prince confronts the deadly riddle of a towering sphinx, setting the stage for a city’s destiny. A grieving king learns the cost of a promise when a self‑sacrificing queen offers her life. Lovers such as Hero and Leander brave a moonlit sea, while the clever mortal Psyche faces impossible tasks set by jealous gods. Swift‑footed Atalanta races against suitors with wit and speed, showcasing bravery, love, and the ever‑present whisper of fate without giving away the conclusions.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (473K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by D Alexander, Matthew Wheaton, Carbon County Public Library (Rawlins, Wyoming) and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2012-08-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1882–1959
An English writer and translator whose retellings opened classical myth to younger readers, she is best remembered for making Greek stories feel lively and approachable. Her work helped introduce generations of children to the world of heroes, gods, and legend.
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