Name: Hero Tales
SKU: 58222471
Price: 840.00 TWD
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Author: James Baldwin
ISBN: 9781726498913

Type

Physical Book

Author

James Baldwin

Publisher

Createspace

Language

English

Pages

198

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.3x12.7x1.1 cm

Weight

0.20 kg.

ISBN13

9781726498913

Synopsis "Hero Tales"

In three volumes somewhat larger than the present one-"A Story of the Golden Age," "The Story of Siegfried," and "The Story of Roland"-I have already endeavored to introduce young readers to the most interesting portions of these great cycles of romance, narrating in each the adventures of the hero who is the central figure in the group of legends or tales under consideration. The present volume, made up of selections from these earlier books, has been prepared in response to repeated suggestions that certain portions of them, and especially some of the independent shorter stories, are well adapted to use in reading-classes at school. Of the seventeen stories herein presented, nine are from the "Golden Age," four from "Siegfried," and four from "Roland." They are, for the most part, episodes, complete in themselves, and connected only by a slender thread with the main narrative.

James Baldwin

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James Baldwin (1924-1987) was a prominent American writer and activist, known for his deep exploration of issues such as racial identity, sexuality, and social injustice. His work spans genres like the novel, essay, and drama, and has left an indelible mark on 20th century literature.

Among his most iconic works are: "Go Tell It on the Mountain" (1953), "Giovanni's Room" (1956), "Giovanni's Room" (1956), and "Just Above My Head" (1979). These publications, which cover both fiction and essays, focus on the African American experience and the civil rights struggle.

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