Tanglewood Tales


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(4.2 stars; 62 reviews)

All mythology and/or Hawthorne lovers unite!

Here is a delightful collection of charming stories from Greek Mythology. This collection features some very popular characters like our beloved Jason, Ulysses, King Pluto and Theseus (and of course, our favorite, Mr. Minotaur, too). Written in Hawthorne's interesting and beautiful style, these stories will be a great delight to read AND listen to. (Summary by Neeru Iyer) (6 hr 27 min)

Chapters

The Wayside. Introductory. 14:29 Read by Neeru Iyer
The Minotaur (Part 1) 20:19 Read by Miriam Esther Goldman (1991-2017)
The Minotaur (Part 2) 22:06 Read by Miriam Esther Goldman (1991-2017)
The Minotaur (Part 3) 19:56 Read by Neeru Iyer
The Pygmies (Part 1) 18:09 Read by Elli
The Pygmies (Part 2) 19:37 Read by Elli
The Dragon's Teeth (Part 1) 19:04 Read by Robert Beach
The Dragon's Teeth (Part 2) 19:03 Read by Robert Beach
The Dragon's Teeth (Part 3) 19:00 Read by Robert Beach
Circe's Palace (Part 1) 21:13 Read by Linda Ferguson
Circe's Palace (Part 2) 21:03 Read by Linda Ferguson
Circe's Palace (Part 3) 20:14 Read by Linda Ferguson
The Pomegranate Seed (Part 1) 23:31 Read by Julie VW
The Pomegranate Seed (Part 2) 26:07 Read by Julie VW
The Pomegranate Seed (Part 3) 29:31 Read by Julie VW
The Golden Fleece (Part 1) 20:31 Read by Liz Devens
The Golden Fleece (Part 2) 21:36 Read by Liz Devens
The Golden Fleece (Part 3) 13:25 Read by Liz Devens
The Golden Fleece (Part 4) 18:58 Read by Liz Devens

Reviews

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(4 stars)

I've just finished listening and enjoyed it a great deal! The book is very well read and the quality of the recordings generally is good too! Thanks!!!

WELL DONE


(4.5 stars)

An enjoyable rework of some myths of old. Smoother than Bullfinch. Unfortunately, "The Pygmirs" wss virtually unintelligible.

Difficult to understand


(1.5 stars)

Some narrators were very difficult to understand


(1.5 stars)

I couldn't understand the reader Very well ... bummer

Nice. Missed Ustace Bright though 😃


(5 stars)


(3.5 stars)

Good clear reader. Had to slow it down a bit for my children to follow. A handful or two of words are mispronounced.


(5 stars)

I'm glad I didn't have a Christmas present when my mom is coming because this amazing Christmas gift

very well read!


(5 stars)

thanks to all for an incredible listening experience.