"Bulfinch's Mythology," by Thomas Bulfinch, is part of the "Barnes
& Noble Classics"" "series, which offers quality editions at
affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including
new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted
extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of "Barnes &
Noble Classics": New introductions commissioned from today's top
writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of
contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events
Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations,
parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and
films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study
questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations
Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when
appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to
superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical
interest. "Barnes & Noble Classics "pulls together a
constellation of influences-biographical, historical, and
literary-to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring
works. One of the leading popularizers of classical learning in the
nineteenth century, Thomas Bulfinch made the myths and legends of
the ancient and medieval world available to American audiences
through his three decisive works, "The Age of Fable," "The Age of
Chivalry," and "Legends of Charlemagne," collectively published and
widely known as "Bulfinch's Mythology," A banking clerk by day,
Bulfinch spent his nights skillfully weaving often disparate
versions of classical and medieval mythology into a coherent whole.
The thoroughness with which he combed through hissources made his
mythological books standard reference guides for many years, while
the vigor of his storytelling enthralled generations of readers.
Written to "teach mythology not as a study but as a relaxation from
study," these timeless volumes span the ages: "The Age Of Fable"
describes the gods and goddesses of Greece and Rome, as well as the
mythology of the Germanic tribes, England, and the Near East; "The
Age of Chivalry" tells the story of King Arthur and his court,
Lancelot and Guinevere, and the death of Arthur; and "Legends of
Charlemagne" gives a thrilling account of the reign of the first
great French emperor, his wars, and his conquests. Charles Martin
is a poet and translator. His verse translation of Ovid's
"Metamorphoses" was published in 2003 by W. W. Norton and received
the Harold Morton Landon Award from the Academy of American Poets
for 2004. His most recent book of poems, "Starting from Sleep: New
and Selected Poems," published in 2002 by the Sewanee Writers'
Series/The Overlook Press, was a finalist for the Lenore Marshall
Award of the Academy of American Poets.
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