Thomas Bulfinch byl americký autor, který se proslavil především dílem Bulfinchova mytologie. Jeho práce se zaměřuje na klasickou mytologii a poskytuje čtenářům poutavý úvod do bohatého světa starověkých příběhů. Bulfinchův přístup k psaní byl přístupný a vzdělávací, což z jeho knih činí základní zdroje pro zájemce o klasickou literaturu a mytologii.
Tato rozsáhlá kniha (s předmluvou Eriky Langmuir) s nádherným ilustračním vybavením přináší pozorohudné množství řeckých a římských bájí, které se staly součástí našeho kulturního povědomí. S některými se čtenář pravděpodobně setká poprvé. Kromě toho je na konci knihy zařazen přehledný rodokmen řeckých a římských bohů, seznam obrazů s označením jejich umístění v světových galeriích a podrobný rejstřík.
This collection focuses on classic works from the early 1900s and earlier, which have become rare and costly. The initiative aims to republish these timeless texts in modern, affordable editions while preserving the original content and artwork, making them accessible to contemporary readers.
Here, in a dazzling panoply, are the legendary figures from the age of chivalry: King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, Robin Hood, Richard the Lionhearted and his crusaders, and a host of other famous and lesser-known characters. This collection includes tales from Camelot, dramatic narratives from The Mabinogion, and stories of the noble warriors of English history. Bulfinch's skillful storytelling not only relates these ancient myths and legends but also discusses their roles in literature and art, with numerous allusions to poetry and paintings. Generations of children and adults have thrilled to these timeless tales, and young readers can find no better introduction to the enchantment of medieval myths and legends.
This extensive collection of classical Greek and Roman, Eastern, and Norse mythology, and early European legends includes a mythological dictionary-index
Presents the stories of the gods and goddesses of Greece and Rome, which are charged with passion and romance, magic and murder.
Featuring a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, this edition aims to preserve the cultural significance of the original text. Acknowledging its age, it may include imperfections like marks, notations, and flawed pages. The commitment to making this literature accessible reflects a dedication to protecting and promoting historical works in high-quality modern formats.
For over a hundred years Thomas Bulfinch's masterpiece on ancient myth and legend has been consulted by scholars and lay readers alike. The timeless stories of the gods and goddesses of Greece, Rome and Northern mythology are brought to life, and throughout the book Bulfinch shows, by extensive and resonant quotation, how these images have enormously enriched the development of English literature, from Byron to Shakespeare, from Keats and Milton to Wordsworth and Tennyson. In addition, there is a chapter on Eastern religion and myth, together with maps of the ancient world, a list of proverbial expressions, a 24-page glossary and index, and an index to the poetical quotations.
Heroes, Gods and Monsters of Ancient Rome and Greece
Legendary heroes, powerful goddesses, and vengeful monsters come to life in this stunning hardback collection of over 20 epic tales from Greek and Roman mythology. Master storytellers Thomas Bulfinch and Nathaniel Hawthorne narrate these timeless myths, including the adventures of Theseus, the witch Circe, and the tale of Pandora. The book is beautifully illustrated with full-color artworks by renowned artists like Walter Crane and John William Waterhouse, enhancing the enchanting narratives within.
The Age of Fable
