{"title":"Thomas Bulfinch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThomas Bulfinch\u003c\/strong\u003e offers timeless explorations of classical myths and legends that have shaped Western culture. His works blend storytelling with accessible scholarship, presenting tales of gods, heroes, and ancient rituals in a way that appeals to both casual readers and enthusiasts of mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the categories of \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e, Bulfinch's books invite readers to rediscover the enduring power and meaning behind these age-old narratives, enriching their understanding of myth's role in literature and belief systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bulfinchs-mythology-by-thomas-bulfinch-9781667211596","title":"Bulfinch's Mythology","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis wide-ranging collection of legendary tales of myth and romance has fascinated readers for thousands of years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCan't keep all your gods and goddesses straight? Wondering about mythological references in classic literature? \u003cem\u003eBulfinch’s Mythology\u003c\/em\u003e offers approachable accounts of ancient legends in a compilation of the works of Thomas Bulfinch, banker and Latinist. This volume includes all three of Bulfinch’s original titles: \u003cem\u003eThe Age of Fable\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Age of Chivalry\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Legends of Charlemagne\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBulfinch states his purpose for the book clearly: “Our work is not for the learned, nor for the theologian, nor for the philosopher, but for the reader of English literature... who wishes to comprehend the allusions so frequently made by public speakers, lecturers, essayists, and poets, and those which occur in polite conversation.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis compilation was widely used as the authoritative text on mythology in schools for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46948506370284,"sku":"9781667211596","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13b71b3facf413ae2dc85879cb367f27.jpg?v=1762314520"},{"product_id":"bulfinchs-mythology-by-thomas-bulfinch-9781626861695","title":"Bulfinch's Mythology","description":"\u003cb\u003eLegendary tales of myth and romance written so everyone can enjoy the stories!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan’t keep all your gods and goddesses straight? Wondering about mythological references in classic literature? Bulfinch’s Mythology offers approachable accounts of ancient legends in a compilation of the works of Thomas Bulfinch, banker and Latinist. This volume includes all three of Bulfinch’s original titles: \u003ci\u003eThe Age of Fable\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Age of Chivalry\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Legends of Charlemagne\u003c\/i\u003e. Bulfinch states his purpose for the book clearly: “Our work is not for the learned, nor for the theologian, nor for the philosopher, but for the reader of English literature...who wishes to comprehend the allusions so frequently made by public speakers, lecturers, essayists, and poets, and those which occur in polite conversation.” This compilation was widely used as the authoritative text on mythology in schools for over a century.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47033617318124,"sku":"9781626861695","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6036023482767.jpg?v=1764236405"},{"product_id":"bulfinchs-mythology-stories-of-gods-and-heroes-by-thomas-bulfinch-9781626864696","title":"Bulfinch's Mythology: Stories of Gods and Heroes","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn easily understood reference guide to the deities of Greek and Roman mythology.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStories of Gods and Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e, originally published in 1855, is the first of three works that make up \u003ci\u003eBulfinch's Mythology\u003c\/i\u003e, by Thomas Bulfinch. A useful and concise guide to the gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman mythology, this text was used in history classrooms for over a century. 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Discover how Theseus defeated the Minotaur, why the witch Circe turned the men into swine, and more in this compendium of epic tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis treasury captures the beauty and magnificence of these timeless myths, featuring enchanting Pre-Raphaelite and art nouveau illustrations in full-colour by Walter Crane and John William Waterhouse, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStories include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEcho and Narcissus\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJuno and her rivals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePygmalion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCupid and Psyche\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Gorgon's Head\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCadmus and the Dragon's Teeth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Pomegranate Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bookreps NZ Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47900324888812,"sku":"9781398845886","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781398845886-classical-mythology.jpg?v=1783399444"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/thomas-bulfinch.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}