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Title: Bulfinch's Mythology
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulfinch%27s_Mythology
Contents: The age of fable -- The age of chivalry -- Legends of Charlemagne.
Credits: Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Bulfinch's Mythology" by Thomas Bulfinch is a comprehensive collection of mythological stories and legends written during the mid-19th century. This work aims to present the enchanting tales of classical mythology, including the Greek and Roman pantheons, as well as legends from the Arthurian tradition and those surrounding Charlemagne. Bulfinch's goal is to make these stories accessible and enjoyable for the modern reader, helping to illuminate innumerable literary references that enrich our understanding of Western literature. At the start of "Bulfinch's Mythology," the author introduces the scope of the narratives to follow by discussing the significance of mythology in relation to literature. Bulfinch explains that an understanding of these ancient tales is essential for fully appreciating the references found in the works of renowned poets and writers. The opening segment elaborates on the structure of the universe as envisioned by the ancient Greeks and sets the stage for the myths of gods and heroes that will unfold in the subsequent chapters. It emphasizes the enduring relevance and beauty of these stories, which serve both to entertain and educate readers about the foundational myths that shaped Western culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Bulfinch, Thomas, 1796-1867
EBook No.: 4928
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 891
Language: English
Subject: Mythology
Subject: Folklore -- Europe
Subject: Charlemagne, Emperor, 742-814 -- Romances -- Adaptations
Subject: Romances
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Bulfinch's Mythology
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulfinch%27s_Mythology
Contents: The age of fable -- The age of chivalry -- Legends of Charlemagne.
Credits: Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Bulfinch's Mythology" by Thomas Bulfinch is a comprehensive collection of mythological stories and legends written during the mid-19th century. This work aims to present the enchanting tales of classical mythology, including the Greek and Roman pantheons, as well as legends from the Arthurian tradition and those surrounding Charlemagne. Bulfinch's goal is to make these stories accessible and enjoyable for the modern reader, helping to illuminate innumerable literary references that enrich our understanding of Western literature. At the start of "Bulfinch's Mythology," the author introduces the scope of the narratives to follow by discussing the significance of mythology in relation to literature. Bulfinch explains that an understanding of these ancient tales is essential for fully appreciating the references found in the works of renowned poets and writers. The opening segment elaborates on the structure of the universe as envisioned by the ancient Greeks and sets the stage for the myths of gods and heroes that will unfold in the subsequent chapters. It emphasizes the enduring relevance and beauty of these stories, which serve both to entertain and educate readers about the foundational myths that shaped Western culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Bulfinch, Thomas, 1796-1867
EBook No.: 4928
Published: Jan 1, 2004
Downloads: 891
Language: English
Subject: Mythology
Subject: Folklore -- Europe
Subject: Charlemagne, Emperor, 742-814 -- Romances -- Adaptations
Subject: Romances
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.