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Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Theseus

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Ariadne

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Antaeus

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Hercules

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Cadmus

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Queen Telephassa

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King Aegeus

King

Medea

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Tanglewood Tales

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

📚 Family Classics

About This Book

Mythology, Classical -- Juvenile literature

Story Adventures

Pick a topic to explore with your favorite characters!

Tanglewood Tales🔥 Heated

The Justification of Violence

"When, if ever, is violence a justified response to conflict or injustice?"

Portrait of Hercules
Hercules
Portrait of Theseus
Theseus
Portrait of Medea
Medea
Hercules vs Theseus vs Medea
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The Morality of Deception for the Greater Good

"Is it ever morally permissible to deceive someone, even if it's for their own good or the good of society?"

Portrait of Ariadne
Ariadne
Portrait of Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne
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Tanglewood Tales🔥 Heated

The Corrupting Influence of Power

"Does power inevitably corrupt, or can it be wielded ethically and for the benefit of all?"

Portrait of Medea
Medea
Portrait of King Aegeus
King Aegeus
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Fate vs. Free Will

"To what extent are our lives determined by fate, and to what extent do we have the freedom to choose our own destinies?"

Portrait of Cadmus
Cadmus
Portrait of Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne
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💡 How Story Adventures Work

Pick a topic and chat with your favorite characters! Hannah and Lily will help explain what's happening, and the characters will answer questions just like they would in the story. It's like having a book club with friends!