The Age of Fable (The Illustrated Bulfinch'S Mythology: the Age of Fable: The Age of Fable) - Softcover

Bulfinch

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0028614755 ISBN 13: 9780028614755

Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S., 1997

Synopsis

Here are the world's most-loved stories, in a dynamic visual tour de force for today's readers. Each timeless myth is superbly presented in story form and enhanced with original art work by world-renowned artist Giovanni Caselli. Though Bulfinch's has been heralded for more than a century, it has never been published in so beautiful and accessible a format. Evocative four-color illustrations, many full-page, bring to life key events and characters of these universal tales and sagas -- from the Greek and Roman pantheon of gods to the heroes of the Crusades, from the exploits of Robin Hood to the feats of Richard the Lionheart. As enjoyable now as when Bulfinch first assembled them, these selections come from a variety of works -- Ovid's classic Metamorphoses, Egyptian myths, Eastern mythology, and Hindu, Norse, and Celtic sources. Together they form a remarkable tapestry of human endeavor: dreams, illusions, adventures, loves lost and loves found. In this handsome series, they speak to us afresh, across the ages, vivified through Caselli's inspired art. Original footnotes, indexes, and prefaces make this series not only entertaining, but completely authoritative as well.

About this title

About the Author:

Thomas Bulfinch was a respected scholar who lived from 1796-1867. He is best known for his Mythology, which popularized myth and fable.

Synopsis:

Retells the stories of Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0028614755
• ISBN 13: 9780028614755
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256