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Chargement... Orpheus and Eurydice (Greek Myths)par Hugh Lupton
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When Orpheus' bride Eurydice is killed by a snakebite on their wedding day, Orpheus's world is shattered. The young widower must journey to the Underworld to negotiate with Hades himself to win his bride back. Can love triumph over the dark power of the Underworld? AGES: 8+ AUTHOR: Hugh Lupton has been a central figure in the British storytelling revival for thirty years. He tells myths, legends and folk tales from many cultures. His many books include 'Tales of Wisdom And Wonder', 'The Story Tree', 'Tales Of Mystery & Magic' and his novel 'The Ballad Of John Clare'. Daniel Morden has been a professional storyteller since 1989. His book 'Dark Tales from the Woods' won the Tir na nog Children's Book Prize in 2007. In 2006, Daniel and Hugh received the Classical Association's Award for "the most significant contribution to the public understanding of the classics." ILLUSTRATOR: Carole Henaff is inspired by her travels and is never without her sketchbook. She studied theatrical literature in Paris before moving to Barcelona to study graphic design and illustration. Carole has illustrated children's books in France and Spain, including Smara, which was awarded the Isaac Diaz Pardo Prize for Best Illustrated Book, 2006. She has also illustrated 'The Adventures of Achilles' and 'The Arabian Nights' for Barefoot Books. Colour Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Google Books — Chargement... GenresClassification décimale de Melvil (CDD)398.20938Social sciences Customs, Etiquette, Folklore Folklore Folk literature History, geographic treatment, biography Folklore of the ancient world Folklore of ancient GreeceClassification de la Bibliothèque du CongrèsÉvaluationMoyenne:
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While I've certainly heard mention of Orpheus in various works of literature, it never really occurred to me to look up his story. So when I stumbled upon this children's version of the Greek myth, I decided I should check it out. Being as I don't know the original tale, I cannot say whether this is a faithful adaptation. I can say it's a concise and interesting read with clear language easy enough for small children to follow. There's even a handy pronunciation guide at the beginning of the book for children unfamiliar with Greek mythology.
The book also contains a family tree of Greek deities, a chart describing the key players among these ancient gods and goddesses, and a map of ancient Greece. I found the family tree to be a bit confusing myself, and I at least know a little bit of who belongs where. The chart was informative, although many of the deities are not actually featured in this book, so this is certainly more supplemental than necessary. The same could be said for the map, as the book makes no mention of specific places in Greece (ancient or otherwise).
Orpheus and Eurydice also includes some illustrations here and there. These are flat in terms of looking one-dimensional, but they are by no means dull. The bright color palette and vivid facial expressions make them quite lively indeed.
There is death (and some of it pretty intense) in this story, so it may not be the book for all children. Caregivers should pay mind to whether their child(ren) are sensitive to that or not before sharing this book with them. Otherwise, I think it's a fine addition for the reading list of children who enjoy things that are a bit fantastical, and it will help expand their knowledge of the classics as well. ( )