{"product_id":"bulfinchs-greek-and-roman-mythology-the-age-of-fable-paperback","title":"Bulfinch's Greek and Roman Mythology: The Age of Fable - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas Bulfinch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1855, Bulfinch's\u003ci\u003e Mythology \u003c\/i\u003ehas 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. Readers 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 of literature and art. \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eNow\u003ci\u003e The Age of Fable, \u003c\/i\u003e the first section of the \u003ci\u003eMythology, \u003c\/i\u003e is available in this inexpensive, highly readable edition. Drawing on the works of Homer, Ovid, Virgil, and other classical authors, as well as an immense trove of stories about the Norse gods and heroes, \u003ci\u003eThe Age of Fable\u003c\/i\u003e offers lively retellings of the myths of the Greek and Roman gods: Venus and Adonis, Jupiter and Juno, Daphne and Apollo, and many others. \u003cbr\u003eThe myths and legends so vividly retold in this volume underlie much of the art, literature, and culture of Western civilization. As Bulfinch put it, \"Without a knowledge of mythology, much of the elegant literature of our own language cannot be understood and appreciated.\" With this inexpensive edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Age of Fable, \u003c\/i\u003ereaders can immerse themselves in these seminal myths, increasing their appreciation and understanding of Western culture, while enjoying the myths purely as the great stories they are. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1855, Bulfinch's\u003ci\u003e Mythology \u003c\/i\u003ehas 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. Readers 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 of literature and art. \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eNow\u003ci\u003e The Age of Fable, \u003c\/i\u003e the first section of the \u003ci\u003eMythology, \u003c\/i\u003e is available in this inexpensive, highly readable edition. Drawing on the works of Homer, Ovid, Virgil, and other classical authors, as well as an immense trove of stories about the Norse gods and heroes, \u003ci\u003eThe Age of Fable\u003c\/i\u003e offers lively retellings of the myths of the Greek and Roman gods: Venus and Adonis, Jupiter and Juno, Daphne and Apollo, and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 8.34 x 5.19 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 18, 2000\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756169658656,"sku":"9780486411071","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e12f71044f6aaaa20c79cda9d830154f.webp?v=1780076184","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/bulfinchs-greek-and-roman-mythology-the-age-of-fable-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}