H. A. Guerber was an American author and teacher best known for retelling history, mythology, and literature in accessible narrative form. Her full name was Hélène Adeline Guerber, and her books include The Story of the Greeks and The Story of the Romans. She sought to make unfamiliar people and events memorable through clearly organized stories.

Although details of Guerber's personal life remain limited, her substantial body of published work shows a broad interest in teaching and cultural history. Her historical readers cover ancient societies, European nations, and early America. She also wrote material for language study and a handbook intended to help travelers prepare for an informed encounter with Europe.

Her retellings extend to Norse mythology, medieval legends, Shakespeare, opera, and epic poetry. Works such as Myths of the Norsemen and The Book of the Epic introduce readers to traditions that might otherwise seem distant or difficult. Like many educational adaptations of her period, they select and reshape their sources according to contemporary assumptions. Guerber's continuing appeal lies in her ability to provide an inviting first encounter with a subject, encouraging further reading beyond the outlines of a single book.