A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys vs Die schönsten Sagen des klassischen Altertums: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Mitología griega, Literatura juvenil, Cults, Classical Mythology, Greek Mythology, Mythology
A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys
Six legends of Greek mythology, retold for children by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Included are The Gorgon’s Head, The Golden Touch, The Paradise of Children, The Three Golden Apples, The Miraculous Pitcher, and The Chimaera.…
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Die schönsten Sagen des klassischen Altertums
Schwab's retellings of stories about Prometheus, Zeus, Heracles, Odysseus, and other ancient Greek gods and heroes are based on close adherence to the original sources.
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 10 for Die schönsten Sagen des klassischen Altertums.
- A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys has the widest readership — 7 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Reception
| A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys | Die schönsten Sagen des klassischen Altertums | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 7 | 1 |
| Editions | 144 | 44 |
| Pages | 224 | 566 |