I loved these sections, but I felt much more time could have been spent on other world religions, especially eastern beliefs. CHAPTER II. Bulfinch's Mythology 5. so that when the reader finds them referred to he may not be at a loss to recognize the reference. Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age Of Fable by Thomas Bulfinch Seller Books Express Published 2010-08-06 Condition New ISBN 9781169317468 Item Price $ 183.16. This is a useful way of categorizing stories, this view of perceived authorship. It offers a well-researched, literate and comprehensive narration upon legends both renowned and obscure, with insight into the cultures and societies which birthed these stories plentiful. Description: 2010-08-06. For almost 150 years, Bulfinch’s Mythology has been the text by which the great tales from classical antiquity, the Norse and Asian traditions, and the age of chivalry have been known. Thomas Bulfinch, in his day job, was a clerk in the Merchant’s Bank of Boston, an undemanding position that afforded him ample leisure time in which to pursue his other interests. Ships with Tracking Number! Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, 75th Anniversary Illustrated Edition by Edith Hamilton. Prometheus And Pandora. Madeleine L’Engle, American author of imaginative juvenile literature that is often concerned with such themes as the conflict of good and evil, the nature of God, individual responsibility, and family life. I’m looking to start reading on Mythology and wondering which of these was best to start. I have to upvote any link to Gutenberg.
Introduction. Taking this past mythological literature as a single block, then, Bulfinch draws together an often disparate and chaotic set of religious and literary narratives spanning two cultures (Greece and Rome) and a few thousand years of variation and simplifies into a single, running whole. Page through tale after tale of gods and goddesses, from Greek mythology to legends from Scandinavia to Asia, with Bulfinch's Mythology.It's brimming with thoroughly researched and cross-referenced stories of King Arthur and His Knights, lively versions of Zeus and Hera, Daphne and Apollo, dispatches from the Trojan War, and the stories of Beowulf and Robin Hood. Embed this book.
This thread isn't one of them. I recommend that you enjoy it, but be prepared to follow up with additional research if you run into anything that you wish to pursue or that particularly intrigues you.Can you recommend some other books of your liking to complement Bulfinch's?New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be castLooks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser.
Bulfinch's Mythology is a classic work of popularized mythology, the standard for over a century and still in print 160 years after the first work, Age of Fable, was published in 1855. Thus we hope to teach mythology not as a study, but as a relaxation from study; to give our work the charm of a story−book, yet by means of it to impart a knowledge of an important branch of education. Bulfinch's Mythology is a crucial text for enthusiasts of ancient myths and lore, as well as students and teachers of classics or ancient literature. Was it a good find? 1 year ago. Juno And Her Rivals, Io And Callisto- Diana And Actaeon- Latona And The Rustics. Bulfinch's Mythology is a collection of general audience works by American Latinist and banker Thomas Bulfinch, named after him and published after his death in 1867.The work was a highly successful popularization of Greek mythology for English-speaking readers.
Sort: Publication Year Language Type of Work. I've also read Bullfinch though and loved it as well. E. E. It is such a valuable resource that more people should be aware of.Absolutely Edith Hamilton. I'm excited to read it in my off time and I just want to make sure I don't look stupid if I start quoting it.This is an excellent general source. Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable; The Age of Chivalry; Legends of Charlemagne.