{"product_id":"9781035043897","title":"Heroes and Villains","description":"\u003cb\u003eA glorious collection of classic and contemporary poetry from around the world about legends, knights, giants, sea monsters, dragons, wise women and more.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFolklore and tales have been the lifeblood of every culture on the planet since the beginning of time. Similarly, legends have traversed this passage, believed to have a speck of truth nestled at their heart. In \u003ci\u003eHeroes and Villains,\u003c\/i\u003e we pay homage to the glittering royal courts and journey through ancient landscapes and perilous voyages, meeting Arthur and Guinevere, the Queen of Sheba, Kubla Khan, Robin Hood, Joan of Arc, and Mulan along the way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will also meet mythical creatures such as the phoenix, yeti, dragon and kraken, as we witness them leap from travelers' tales and compendiums into the world of verse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompiled by acclaimed anthologist Ana Sampson, this stunning gift book includes black and white artwork throughout from bestseller and award-winner Chris Riddell.","brand":"River Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Pan Macmillan |  Hardback | Imitation cloth |  2025-03-04","offer_id":46299072266495,"sku":"9781035043897","price":33.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_b1d5908c-0cd5-4685-b9f0-97316471eaf4.jpg?v=1730481459","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781035043897","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}