Bulfinch's mythology : The age of fable -- The age of chivalry -- Legends of Charlemagne

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Contains all of Bulfinch's original text along with his notes and introductions to The Age of fable, The Age of chivalry, and Legends of Charlemagne. Commentaries by Princeton University classicist and mythologist Richard Martin introduce each myth and legend with comments comparing Bulfinch's interpretations with current scholarship and teaching. Includes appendixes of proverbial expressions from the text, lists of illustrative passages from the poets, and a dictionary (no pronunciation)

Year Published:

1991

Physical Description:

xxxiii, 732 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

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The three works, popularly known as Bulfinch's mythology, were originally written and published separately.

Contents:

Stories of gods and heroes -- King Arthur and his knights -- The Mabinogion -- Hero myths and the British race -- Legends of Charlemagne -- Appendix -- Maps -- Charts.

Grade Interest level:

10-Adult.

Personal Subject:

Charlemagne, Emperor, 742-814-Romances.

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