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Polish Literature for Children & Young Adults Inspired by Classical AntiquityGordziejewicz–Gordziejewski, Andrzej, Król Midas [King Midas],in: Andrzej Gordziejewicz–Gordziejewski, Król Midas. Cudownalampa Alladyna. Elfy i szewcy. Czerwony Kapturek [King Midas.Aladdin’s Magic Lamp. Elves and Cobblers. Little Red Riding Hood].Seria: Bajki świata dla najmłodszych [Series: Fairytales from AllOver the World for the Youngests]. Okładka i ilustracje [Cover designand illustrations by] Harvinder Mankad. Zielona Góra: WydawnictwoElżbieta Jarmołkiewicz, 2010. 43 pp.Genre: Adaptation of myth.Summary: This very short story, fullof vivid illustrations and descriptionsof fabulous creatures, is designed forthe youngest. It presents the traditionalversion of myth. Midas, the king ofPhrygia, was rewarded by Dionysus, thegod of wine, with “the golden touch,”an ability to turn everything into gold.This special gift became a terrible cursefor him.Classical themes: A retelling of theancient myth of king Midas.Key words: Midas, Dionysus.Bibliography:Z historii slawistyki na Uniwersytecie Warszawskim. Absolwenci, http://www.iszip.uw.edu.pl/historia/ksiega/26_absolwenci.html (accessed 09.04.2013).Scan of the cover kindly provided by Wydawnictwo Elżbieta Jarmołkiewicz.Entry by Małgorzata Glinicka, muktaa.phala@gmail.com.71