Bulfinch's Age of Fable: Or Beauties of Mythology - 1898 antique book

Since its initial publication in 1855, Thomas Bulfinch's masterwork has served as the essential gateway to the myths & legends that have shaped Western civilization. *The Age of Fable* illuminates the timeless stories of Greek and Roman mythology with a clarity and elegance that has captivated generations of readers. From the creation of the world and the reign of the Olympian gods, to the heroic exploits of Perseus, Hercules, and Theseus, Bulfinch recounts these immortal tales with both scholarly precision and narrative grace. Here are the stories that have inspired countless works of art and literature: the tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice, the hubris of Icarus, the curse of the House of Atreus, and the epic journey of Odysseus. Bulfinch's approach makes classical mythology accessible without sacrificing depth or beauty. His retellings capture the wonder, passion, and moral complexity of the ancient myths while contextualizing their profound influence on poetry, painting, and culture. - Bulfinch's Age of Fable: Or Beauties of Mythology. A Neew, Revised and Enlarged Edition Edited by Rev. J. loughran Scott, D.D. Printed 1898, David McKay, Philadelphia Hardcover. Approx. 5.5x8.5in. 501pp. Front hinge split (see last photo). Spine faded; outer boards show wear consistent with a well-loved antique. Otherwise in decent condition.