![]() ![]() Evocative four-color illustrations, many full-page, bring to life key events and characters of these universal tales and sagasfrom the Greek and Roman pantheon of gods to the heroes of the Crusades, from the exploits of Robin Hood to the feats of Richard the Lionheart. Though Bulfinchs has been heralded for more than a century, it has never been published in so beautiful and accessible a format. Each timeless myth is superbly presented in story form and enhanced with original art work by world-renowned artist Giovanni Caselli. While enjoying the myths purely as the great stories they are.įamilies with more than one 9th-12th grader may want to purchase additional copies of this book.EDITORIAL REVIEW:Here are the worlds most-loved stories, in a dynamic visual tour de force for todays readers. " With this inexpensive edition of The Age of Fable, readers can immerse themselves in these seminal myths, increasing their appreciation and understanding of Western culture, Language cannot be understood and appreciated. As Bulfinch put it, "Without a knowledge of mythology, much of the elegant literature of our own The myths and legends so vividly retold in this volume underlie much of the art, literature, and culture of Western civilization. Also here are the love story ofĬupid and Psyche the legend of Jason and the Golden Fleece stories of the Trojan War and the epic journeys of Ulysses and Aeneas tales of the heavenly abode of Valhalla and the deeds of Thor and much more. ![]() Stories about the Norse gods and heroes, The Age of Fable offers lively retellings of the myths of the Greek and Roman gods: Venus and Adonis, Jupiter and Juno, Daphne and Apollo, and many others. Drawing on the works of Homer, Ovid, Virgil, and other classical authors, as well as an immense trove of Now The Age of Fable, the first section of the Mythology, is available in this inexpensive, highly readable edition. ![]() Have long admired Bulfinch's versions for the skill with which he wove various versions of a tale into a coherent whole, the vigor of his storytelling, and his abundant cross-references to poetry and painting, demonstrating the relationship First published in 1855, Bulfinch's Mythology has introduced generations of readers to the great myths of Greece and Rome, as well as time-honored legends of Norse mythology, medieval and chivalric tales, Oriental fables, and more. ![]()
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