author
Emilie K. (Emilie Kip) Baker
1873–1951
Known for retelling Greek, Roman, and Norse myths for general readers, this early 20th-century writer helped make old legends feel clear, lively, and inviting. Her books balance storytelling with a gentle educational purpose, which has helped them stay in circulation long after their first publication.
2 Audiobooks
Stories from Northern Myths
by Emilie K. (Emilie Kip) Baker
Stories of Old Greece and Rome
by Emilie K. (Emilie Kip) Baker
About the author
Born in 1873 and died in 1951, Emilie K. Baker wrote books that introduced readers to mythology and literature in an accessible way. She is especially associated with retellings of classical and northern legends, including Stories of Old Greece and Rome and Out of the Northland: Stories from the Northern Myths.
Reliable catalog and audiobook sources also connect her with The Children's First Book of Poetry and note that she was married to Franklin T. Baker, an educator linked to Teachers College at Columbia. Across these works, her style appears aimed at opening older stories to younger readers and other newcomers without losing their sense of wonder.
Baker's writing still appeals to listeners who enjoy myth, folklore, and literary collections that are straightforward and welcoming. Her books offer a doorway into famous gods, heroes, and poems through language designed to be easy to follow.