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A Wonder Book

Wonder Book was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne in 1851, and is a collection of short stories derived from Greek Mythology.

Hercules Assisting Atlas

This illustration depicts the Greek hero Hercules assisting the titan Atlas in holding up the sky.

The Three Fates

This illustration depicts the Three Fates in Greek mythology, as they fight over the single eye that all three must share.

King Midas

This illustration depicts King Midas as he walks through his garden, turning all the plants to gold.