《探戈林故事》中收录的故事比神话更加纯真而贴近孩童，但那些经典的神话场景与神话人物则分明不改其遒劲有力，在成人的我们看来更有其一番别样寓意。

Tanglewood Tales for Boys and Girls (1853) is a book by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne, a sequel to A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys. It is a re-writing of well-known Greek myths in a volume for children.

Nathaniel Hawthorne (July 4, 1804-May 19, 1864) was an American novelist and short story writer. Many of his works featuring moral allegories with a Puritan inspiration. His fiction works are considered part of the Romantic movement and, more specifically, Dark romanticism. His themes often center on the inherent evil and sin of humanity, and his works often have moral messages and deep psychological complexity. His published works include novels, short stories, and a biography of his friend Franklin Pierce.