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The Age of Fable Or Beauties of Mythology

The Age of Fable Or Beauties of Mythology

Scott, J. Loughran
Bulfinch, Thomas

Hardcover

AnthropologyMythology & FolkloreFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1169356974
ISBN13: 9781169356979
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 542
Weight: 2.53
Height: 1.19 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Age of Fable Or Beauties of Mythology is a classic book written by Thomas Bulfinch, which explores the fascinating world of mythology. The book is divided into three parts: The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry, and Legends of Charlemagne. In the first part, The Age of Fable, Bulfinch delves into the stories of Greek and Roman mythology, providing an overview of the major gods and goddesses, as well as the myths and legends associated with them. He also explores the myths of the Norse and Egyptian pantheons, giving readers a comprehensive understanding of the world of mythology.The second part, The Age of Chivalry, focuses on the tales of King Arthur and his knights, as well as other medieval legends and romances. Bulfinch provides a detailed account of the exploits of these legendary heroes and their quests for chivalry and honor.The third part, Legends of Charlemagne, tells the stories of the famous French emperor and his knights, including Roland and Oliver. Bulfinch explores the historical context of these legends and the impact they had on European culture.Throughout the book, Bulfinch's writing is engaging and accessible, making the complex world of mythology easy to understand and enjoy. The Age of Fable Or Beauties of Mythology is a must-read for anyone interested in mythology, folklore, or the history of literature.1898. The classic of Greek, Norse, and Eastern mythology, revised and enlarged, with a classical index and dictionary and nearly two hundred illustrations. Includes family tree of the Greek gods. Since its composition in the late eighteenth century, Bulfinch's mythology has been the reference on mythology par excellence. Includes all the Greek gods and Greek teleology, Egyptian gods, theories on the origins of myth, modern monsters, Eastern mythology, and Northern mythology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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