2024 the best books on greek mythology review

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First published in 1855, Bulfinch's Mythology has introduced generations of readers to the great myths of Greece and Rome, as well as time-honored legends of Norse mythology, medieval, and chivalric tales, Oriental fables, and more. Readers have long admired Bulfinch's versions for the skill with which he wove various versions of a tale into a coherent whole, the vigor of his storytelling, and his abundant cross-references to poetry and painting, demonstrating the relationship of literature and art.
Now The Age of Fable, the first section of the Mythology, is available in this inexpensive, highly readable edition. Drawing on the works of Homer, Ovid, Virgil, and other classical authors, as well as an immense trove of stories about the Norse gods and heroes, The Age of Fable offers lively retellings of the myths of the Greek and Roman gods: Venus and Adonis, Jupiter and Juno, Daphne and Apollo, and many others.
The myths and legends so vividly retold in this volume underlie much of the art, literature, and culture of Western civilization. As Bulfinch put it, "Without a knowledge of mythology, much of the elegant literature of our own language cannot be understood and appreciated." With this inexpensive edition of The Age of Fable, readers can immerse themselves in these seminal myths, increasing their appreciation and understanding of Western culture, while enjoying the myths purely as the great stories they are.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications; Dover ed edition (April 18, 2000)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486411079
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486411071
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 years and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.3 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.75 x 8.25 inches
Reviewer: Paulo A. Reimann
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Absolutely fantastic
Review: Absolutely fantastic in all senses. Comprehensive, exciting, well written, actual. No need to search for another books, this is the classic and definitive. Would put 6 even 10 stars.

Reviewer: Anthony
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Greek & Roman Mythology
Review: While I have not finished reading this book yet, I am throughly enjoying it. I have wanted to read this book since before I could read (my mother had a copy with an interesting looking cover). Then when I learned to read it was too complicated. Now that I am grown (not according to my wife) it is nice to read and understand the book!

Reviewer: John M Marshall
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: FOR FANS OF MYTHOLOGY
Review: This book is probably the best written and most complete compendium of mythology, particularly Western mythologies, ever composed. I enjoyed being read to from it as a child, and I am very glad to have it on my Kindle.

Reviewer: Scott&Kendra
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Cover is different than expected, nudity
Review: Nudity on the cover, I would've ordered a different copy if I had known, but a giant sticker covered it up. Book was in great shape though, never been read!

Reviewer: Nivasi
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: and thought it would be a good stepping stone for looking into the past
Review: I bought 4 of these books to introduce new culture into my study group. Some understand some do not. I read this book many years ago in highschool, and thought it would be a good stepping stone for looking into the past.

Reviewer: Alyssa
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great
Review: Has all your basic greek and roman mythology facts in order to complete a paper on such, and is an interesting read.

Reviewer: Dale Smith
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Age of Fable: Greek and Roman myth. Bulfinch
Review: Overall a good book for novice readers to of mythology. Good basic stories written in prose. Also has explanations of the use of myth in poetry. The footnotes are clear and concise, and where appropriate provide further information about the text you just read. My only quibble with the book is that it's called Greek and Roman myth, when they put the names of Roman deities first, and the name of the Greek dieties in parentheses. This is a book you read if you want to expand your knowledge base about mythology. This is not a book for people already know the stories. This is a good book for people who know nothing about greek myth, and are looking for a place to start.

Reviewer: alina rosegold
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Five Stars
Review: Excellent seller, great product, fast shipping. Highly recommend, Thanks

Reviewer: abhijit m.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: It's a good book

Reviewer: Alice
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I'm happy with my purchase

Reviewer: K. L. Miles
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I read reviews prior to buying and they were great- I don't disagree- fascinating and well put together- still reading but it is easy to read despite the being written in the mid 19th century

Reviewer: Terri Forest
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Interesting read

Reviewer: Alexa
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I'm still reading it but it is one of the only books on mythology that I've managed to stick with. For the first time I'm learning the stories and remembering them. Well written! Entertaining!