Bulfinch's Mythology, All Volumes: "Age of Fable," "The Age of Chivalry," "The Boy Inventor," "Legends of Charlemagne, or Romance of the Middle Ages," Contributor(s): Bulfinch, Thomas (Author) |
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ISBN: 1387890204 ISBN-13: 9781387890200 Publisher: Lulu.com OUR PRICE: $45.59 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Fiction |
Dewey: 398.2 |
Physical Information: 1.25" H x 6" W x 9" (2.07 lbs) 580 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Thomas Bulfinch's compendium of Greek, Norse and Anglo-Saxon myths and legends offers superb insight into the origins, themes and contexts of ancient stories. This edition unites all volumes into a single, overarching text perfect for referencing, and inclusive of a lengthy, comprehensive glossary. 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. 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. A large portion of this work concerns the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. All the famous characters of Arthurian lore are present; Lancelot, Merlin, Queen Guinevere (Guenever), Tristham and Isolde, Percival and others make their due appearance. |