"Forest Tales" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of magical stories that reveal to the reader the enchanted world of ancient mythology. The author aptly combined classical images and legends, telling about the adventures of famous heroes such as Icarus, Phaedrantheus, Harpies and others. Each story reflects important life values and moral lessons that will be useful for both children and adults. The collection "Forest Tales" will inspire the reader to travel to the mysterious world of beauty and wonder, where the world of people and the world of divine beings collide.