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“Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote his Tanglewood Tales for children, in which he told some of the great stories of Greek myth, particularly the sort of Ovid stories of transformations.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: American childhood literature
For: Parents and educators interested in children's literature
Key quote: “a couple of big Americans in particular, who dominated American childhoods for over 100 years, would be Thomas Bullfinch and Nathaniel Hawthorne, who both Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote his Tanglewood Tales for children.”
The host mentions 'Tanglewood Tales' as an example of how classic stories have been adapted for children. He highlights Nathaniel Hawthorne's contribution to children's literature through retelling Greek myths.