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  • Published: 4 May 2009
  • ISBN: 9780141325286
  • Imprint: Puffin Modern Classics
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $17.99

Tales of the Greek Heroes




Rediscover Puffin Classics - the world's favourite stories

The mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan wars.

Introduced with wit and humour by Rick Riordan, creator of the highly successful Percy Jackson series.

  • Published: 4 May 2009
  • ISBN: 9780141325286
  • Imprint: Puffin Modern Classics
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $17.99

About the author

Roger Lancelyn Green

Roger Lancelyn Green was born in 1918 in Norwich. He went to Merton College, Oxford, where he became especially interested in the Authurian legends and the history of the myth in literature and has written prolifically on children's books and writers. His publications include: King Arthur And His Knights, The Adventures Of Robin Hood, Tales Of The Greek Heroes and The Tale Of Troy.

Mr Green lived in Cheshire, in a manor which his ancestors owned for over 900 years. He died in October 1987.

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