Fairy Tales & Folklore

Stories of Old Greece and Rome

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  • 1913 first published
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Emilie Kip Baker's Stories of Old Greece and Rome (1913) is a folklore and fairy tales novel.

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About Stories of Old Greece and Rome

The Stories of Old Greece and Rome is an easy to read summary of all of the famous and not so famous Greek and Roman mythological stories. All of the famous Heroes are here: Theseus, Jason, Hercules, and all of the well known Deities. These stories tell the real detail of the myths, not the ones that have become sanitized (and dare I say it, 'Disneyfied') over the centuries. These are not stories for children, as the old gods and heroes were vengeful and some might say sadistic in their treatment of minor slights and misdemeanors. Putting out of eyes and ripping out of tongues is commonplace, and punishment by death is ever present. It is however fascinating to see how these tales have affected and influenced our culture and have woven themselves into our own myths and stories. (Summary by Kevin Green)
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Who wrote Stories of Old Greece and Rome?

Stories of Old Greece and Rome was written by Emilie Kip Baker and first published in 1913.

What genre is Stories of Old Greece and Rome?

It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.

Is there a free audiobook of Stories of Old Greece and Rome?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 8 h 11 min.

What books are similar to Stories of Old Greece and Rome?

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