The Age of Fable

"The Age of Fable" by Thomas Bulfinch is a timeless exploration of classical mythology, offering readers a comprehensive guide to the captivating world of Greek and Roman legends. A cornerstone of classical literature, this meticulously prepared edition presents a rich collection of mythological tales. Delve into the stories that have shaped art, literature, and culture for centuries.

Explore the fascinating narratives that encompass gods, heroes, and monsters, revealing the enduring power of these ancient myths. From grand adventures to poignant love stories, "The Age of Fable" provides essential insights into the foundations of Western storytelling and belief. This volume serves as an invaluable reference for anyone interested in the historical context and literary significance of mythology. Discover the legends that continue to resonate today.

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The Age of Fable

"The Age of Fable" by Thomas Bulfinch is a timeless exploration of classical mythology, offering readers a comprehensive guide to the captivating world of Greek and Roman legends. A cornerstone of classical literature, this meticulously prepared edition presents a rich collection of mythological tales. Delve into the stories that have shaped art, literature, and culture for centuries.

Explore the fascinating narratives that encompass gods, heroes, and monsters, revealing the enduring power of these ancient myths. From grand adventures to poignant love stories, "The Age of Fable" provides essential insights into the foundations of Western storytelling and belief. This volume serves as an invaluable reference for anyone interested in the historical context and literary significance of mythology. Discover the legends that continue to resonate today.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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The Age of Fable

The Age of Fable

by Thomas Bulfinch
The Age of Fable

The Age of Fable

by Thomas Bulfinch

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"The Age of Fable" by Thomas Bulfinch is a timeless exploration of classical mythology, offering readers a comprehensive guide to the captivating world of Greek and Roman legends. A cornerstone of classical literature, this meticulously prepared edition presents a rich collection of mythological tales. Delve into the stories that have shaped art, literature, and culture for centuries.

Explore the fascinating narratives that encompass gods, heroes, and monsters, revealing the enduring power of these ancient myths. From grand adventures to poignant love stories, "The Age of Fable" provides essential insights into the foundations of Western storytelling and belief. This volume serves as an invaluable reference for anyone interested in the historical context and literary significance of mythology. Discover the legends that continue to resonate today.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781022977709
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Publication date: 03/28/2025
Pages: 366
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.81(d)

About the Author

Thomas Bulfinch (1796-1867) was educated at Boston Latin, Phillips Exeter, and Harvard. A clerk in the Merchant's Bank of Boston who wrote books in his spare time, he was the first to create a popular compendium of ancient myths and legends.

Mary Woods began her career in Washington, DC, where she performed at Ford's Theater, the Folger Theater, Round House, and Washington Stage Guild. She spent several seasons at New Playwrights' Theater developing new American plays. She is a veteran narrator of Talking Books for the Library of Congress, and received the Alexander Scourby Narrator of the Year Award for fiction in 1996. Formerly a radio news director, she now hosts a daily local affairs interview program on Catholic Radio, for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. She lives in Albuquerque, where she continues to act on stage and in film. She received her BA at the Catholic University of America in Fine Arts and Drama.

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