Fifty Famous Stories Retold (Annotated)

Differentiated book- It has a historical context with research of the time-Fifty Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin. The purpose of realizing this historical context is to approach the understanding of a historical epoch from the elements provided by the text. Hence the importance of placing the document in context. It is necessary to unravel what its author or authors have said, how it has been said, when, why and where, always relating it to its historical moment. No book is better at introducing children ages 6 to 9 to legendary historical figures than this collection of stories admirably told by James Baldwin at the beginning of the last century. Selecting the best from our literary heritage, Baldwin shaped it in a way that delights children of all ages. Starting with stories of heroes from British history, including King Alfred and the Cakes, King Canute on the Seashore, and Bruce and the Spider, the book continues with tales from other lands. From ancient Greece come stories of The Three Hundred Valiant, Alexander and Bucepahlus, and Diogenes the Wise Man. The history of Rome presents the history of Cincinnatus, Horacio on the bridge and Julius Caesar. The stories of William Tell,