Book description
This book presents a collection of stories about five Greek Heroes,
'The Argonauts, 'The Prowess of Hercules', 'The Heraclidae', 'The Story
of Perseus', and 'The Story of Theseus'. Rackham's other-worldly,
powerfully depicted illustrations are a perfect match for the wonder and
mystery that are woven through these famous legends. Many of the
earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1850s
and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook
Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high
quality, colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these
works can delight another generation of children. About the Illustrator:
Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) was one of the premier illustrators of the
early 20th Century. He illustrated many books, the first of which was
published in 1893. His humour, romance and soul made him the leading
illustrator of the early twentieth century and his work is to be found
in versions of almost every classic from Hansel and Gretel to The
Tempest, from The Pied Piper to Peer Gynt. Characteristic of his work
are gloomy forests of sinuous trees, nubile fairy maidens, and unsightly
ogres and trolls. Throughout his career he developed a very individual
style that was to influence a whole generation of children, artists and
other illustrators. His haunting humour and dreamlike romance adds to
the enchantment and fantasy of children's literature.
