The Age of Fable by Thomas Bulfinch

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Author Bulfinch, Thomas, 1796-1867
Title The Age of Fable
Note Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Age of Fable" by Thomas Bulfinch is a classical work that combines mythological stories and fables, written in the mid-19th century. This book serves as an accessible introduction to ancient mythology, notably the tales of Greek and Roman deities, and aims to familiarize readers with the narratives that are often alluded to in Western literature. The beginning of "The Age of Fable" sets the stage for a rich exploration of mythology, emphasizing its importance for understanding literature and culture. Bulfinch introduces the book with a preface that articulates the necessity of mythological knowledge to appreciate classical literature fully, arguing that familiarity with myths enhances one’s enjoyment and comprehension of poetry and prose. He describes the creation of mankind by Prometheus and the following tales of gods and heroes, including the lamentable tale of Pandora, whose curiosity unleashed evils upon humanity while retaining hope. This opening segment highlights Bulfinch's goal of conveying these ancient stories in an engaging manner, making them relevant and entertaining for a contemporary audience while providing valuable cultural insight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
Subject Mythology
Category Text
EBook-No. 4925
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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