Tanglewood Tales

audiobook

Tanglewood Tales

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

EN·~6 hours·7 chapters

Chapters

7 total
1

ILLUSTRATIONS

1:03
2

THE MINOTAUR

58:13
3

THE PYGMIES

41:28
4

THE DRAGON'S TEETH

1:00:34
5

CIRCE'S PALACE

1:00:44
6

THE POMEGRANATE SEEDS

1:05:44
7

THE GOLDEN FLEECE

1:14:53

Description

A charming collection of ancient Greek tales makes the world of heroes, monsters, and gods feel fresh for today’s listeners. Each story is retold with gentle humor and vivid detail, guiding the imagination without overwhelming it. The narration balances adventure with the timeless lessons that first‑century storytellers cherished.

The opening follows young Theseus, a bright‑eyed boy eager to prove his worth. Encouraged by his mother’s riddles and a stubborn stone that seems impossible to move, he learns patience, strength, and the promise of a greater destiny. As he grows, his determination hints at the daring deeds that will shape the myths we all know, inviting listeners to journey alongside him from the very first tug of the rock.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (348K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Madeleine Fournier. Images made available by the Internet Archive

Release date

2016-05-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne

1804–1864

Best known for The Scarlet Letter, this American master of dark, symbolic fiction turned guilt, secrecy, and moral conflict into unforgettable stories. His novels and tales still shape how readers imagine Puritan New England and the shadows of the human conscience.

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