Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable
By Thomas Bulfinch
Length14h 8m
About this audiobook
In "Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable," Thomas Bulfinch meticulously curates and retells ancient myths from Greek, Roman, and Norse traditions, offering readers a vivid panorama of classical storytelling. With a prose style that is both accessible and richly detailed, Bulfinch's work serves as a scholarly introduction to mythological narratives while intertwining literary analysis and historical context. The book is characterized by its engaging storytelling, presenting complex characters and themes in a manner that enlightens the reader about the profound influence of these myths on Western literature and culture. Thomas Bulfinch, an American writer and scholar born in 1796, derived his interest in mythology not only from personal intellectual pursuits but also from his desire to connect classical literature with contemporary society. Raised in an environment that valued education and literature, Bulfinch crafted this work as a synthesis of his extensive reading and cultural critique, reflecting the 19th-century fascination with classical antiquity and its enduring relevance. "Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable" is recommended for readers seeking an enlightening exploration of myth and its ramifications in literature and modern thought. Whether a student of literature, a classicist, or a general reader, this book provides a foundational understanding of the fables that have shaped our artistic and cultural heritage.
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GenreHistory
Length14 hrs 8 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 28, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter III
26PERSEUS AND MEDUSA
2CALLISTO
27PERSEUS AND ATLAS
3DIANA AND ACTAEON
28THE WEDDING FEAST
4LATONA AND THE RUSTICS
29Chapter X
5PHAETON
30THE SPHINX
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6Chapter IV
31PEGASUS AND THE CHIMAERA
7BAUCIS AND PHILEMON
32THE CENTAURS
8PROSERPINE
33THE PYGMIES
9GLAUCUS AND SCYLLA
34THE GRIFFIN, OR GRYPHON
10Chapter V
35Chapter XI
11DRYOPE
36MEDEA AND AESON
12VENUS AND ADONIS
37THE CALYDONIAN HUNT. MELEAGER AND ATALANTA
13APOLLO AND HYACINTHUS
38ATALANTA
14CEYX AND HALCYONE: OR, THE HALCYON BIRDS
39Chapter XII: HEBE AND GANYMEDE
15Chapter VI: CUPID AND PSYCHE
40Chapter XIII
16Chapter VII
41OLYMPIC AND OTHER GAMES
17THE MYRMIDONS
42DAEDALUS
18Chapter VIII
43CASTOR AND POLLUX
19ECHO AND NARCISSUS
44Chapter XIV: ARIADNE
20CLYTIE
45Chapter XV
21HERO AND LEANDER
46ERISICHTHON
22Chapter IX
47RHOECUS
23UPON A LADY'S EMBROIDERY
48THE WATER DEITIES
24NIOBE
49NEPTUNE
25THE GRAEAE AND GORGONS
50AMPHITRITE
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