Greek Heroes

Résumé du livre

What makes a hero different from ordinary men? Are courage and strengthenough, or is there something more that's needed for battle, whether against afearful monster or the wrath of the gods themselves? Here are the stories offour heroes, Perseus, Hercules, Theseus, and Odysseus, who follow the path ofglory in their many unforgettable adventures. Geraldine McCaughrean is a masterstoryteller and she excels in combining nail-biting plots with a powerfulportrayal of the main characters in all their complexity, their matchlessstrength and wit tempered by human weakness. The result is a collection ofdeeply satisfying and mesmerizing stories that will be an excellent addition toany bookshelf.