Bulfinch's Greek And Roman Mythology: The Age Of Fable

First published in 1855, Bulfinch's Mythology has introduced generations of readers to the great myths of Greece and Rome, as well as legends of Norse mythology, medieval, and chivalric tales, Oriental fables, and more. Readers have long admired Bulfinch's versions for their storytelling and cross-references to poetry and painting, demonstrating the relationship of literature and art. This edition of The Age of Fable, the first section of the Mythology, draws on works of Homer, Ovid, Virgil, and other classical authors, offering lively retellings of myths such as Venus and Adonis, Jupiter and Juno, Daphne and Apollo, and others. The myths and legends underlie much of Western art, literature, and culture. Understanding mythology enriches appreciation of the elegant literature of our language.