This 1947 edition of the story by Nina Schneider includes illustrations by Kurt Werth and tells the story of Hercules' defeat of the dreadful lion that plagued the countryside.
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Here is a fresh and sparkling version of the story of young Hercules and the lion. While retaining the authenticity of the original myth, the author has created a Hercules who is an amiable, lovable boy in a warm, credible family background.
The friendly shepherds, the busy little boys of the village, the seven "yes-men" of the court, and the delightfully villainous little king, add substance and human values to the old tale.
The vivid but simple story will endear itself to children of six to ten, while the pungent humor and spirited style will make it a welcome "read-aloud" for parents.
There is a skillful mixture of fantasy and realism in the tender, imaginative writing, which has been captured and put into lovely illustrations by Kurt Werth. The unusual harmony of text and pictures serves to create a young Hercules who will become a favorite character with children and grownups alike.
This is the first in a series of old myths to be retold by Nina Schneider.
A Junior Literary Guild Selection
—from the dust jacket
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