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About Tanglewood Tales & A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys Tanglewood Tales & A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys is a 2-book collection comprising 12 stories re-telling the Greek Myths. First published in 1851 and 1853 respectively, by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne, the stories are retold in a modernized way, and delivering a moral message. A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys includes the following stories: The Gorgon's Head, The Golden Touch, The Paradise of Children, The Three Golden Apples, The Miraculous Pitcher, The Chimæra. Sequel to A Wonder Book, Tanglewood Tales includes: The Minotaur, The Pygmies, The Dragon's Teeth, Circe's Palace, The Pomegranate Seeds, and The Golden Fleece. This classic collection, featuring enchanting stories which have captivated the imaginations of generations of readers, will appeal to old and young alike.