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Bulfinch's Mythology

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Bulfinch's Mythology is a classic collection that brings together a wealth of myths and legends from ancient Greece and Rome, as well as tales of the medieval period. It explores the fascinating stories of gods, heroes, and mythical creatures, making them accessible and engaging for modern readers. This work serves as an insightful introduction to Western mythology and its enduring influence on literature and culture.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy timeless tales of gods, heroes, and mythical creatures, as it offers a captivating exploration of classical mythology. Ideal for lovers of history and folklore, it's a beautifully narrated collection that provides insights into ancient stories that have shaped literature and culture for centuries.

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Bulfinch's Mythology

Legendary tales of myth and romance written so everyone can enjoy the stories!

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Legendary tales of myth and romance written so everyone can enjoy the stories!

Can't keep all your gods and goddesses straight? Wondering about mythological references in classic literature? Bulfinch's Mythology offers approachable accounts of ancient legends in a compilation of the works of Thomas Bulfinch, banker and Latinist.

This volume includes all three of Bulfinch’s original titles: The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry, and The Legends of Charlemagne. Bulfinch states his purpose for the book clearly: β€œOur work is not for the learned, nor for the theologian, nor for the philosopher, but for the reader of English literature...who wishes to comprehend the allusions so frequently made by public speakers, lecturers, essayists, and poets, and those which occur in polite conversation.”

This compilation was widely used as the authoritative text on mythology in schools for over a century.

Series: Leather-bound Classics

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781626861695

Publisher: Canterbury Classics

Format: Leather / fine binding

Date Published: 30 October 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Canterbury Classics

Illustration: b-w illustrations

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 41.0mm

Width: 159.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 1032g

Pages: 704

About the Author

Thomas Bulfinch was an American writer born in Newton, Massachusetts. University of Pennsylvania: M.A., Ph.D. Graduate Group in Ancient History. Dissertation Title: β€œThe Origins of Aphrodite.” 1991–2000 Β 

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