The Age of Fable
Description
The Age of Fable is a book by Thomas Bulfinch, first published in 1855. It presents the myths and legends of ancient Greece and Rome in a clear, engaging style designed for the general reader, making classical mythology accessible to those without scholarly training. Drawing on a wide range of classical sources, Bulfinch retells the stories of gods, heroes, and mythical creatures—such as Hercules, Perseus, Orpheus, and the Olympian deities—while weaving in literary and cultural references that connect ancient myth to modern life and literature. His aim was not only to educate but to preserve the richness of classical mythology as a shared cultural heritage, offering moral lessons and timeless themes of courage, love, and transformation. The book became a staple in 19th-century education and literature, influencing generations of readers and writers with its graceful storytelling and humanistic tone.
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- Formats
- PDF, EPUB, AZW3
- Page Count (PDF)
- 236
- Word Count
- 126,946
- Illustrations
- No
- Footnotes
- 38
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