Bulfinchs Greek And Roman Mythology: The Age Of Fable (Dover); Author: Bulfinch, Thomas; Paperback

Author: Bulfinch, Thomas
Dover Edition; Dover Thrift Editions; Paperback
301 pages
Published: April 2000
Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486411079
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First published in 1855, this extensively researched and brilliantly retold collection of tales from ancient mythology draws upon the works of Homer, Ovid, Virgil, and other classical authors, as well as an immense trove of stories about the Norse gods and heroes. Now available in this inexpensive edition, The Age of Fable offers vibrant portraits of gods and goddesses, heroes and warriors, the direst scoundrels, and the most ardent of lovers -- from the mighty Jove and his cohort of Olympians to sirens, centaurs, and satyrs -- along with a host of other monsters and demigods. Talesof the Trojan War, the quest for the Golden Fleece, the labors of Hercules, and scores of other adventures are related in an entertaining and highly readable style.