with an introduction by robert graves (6 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Dust Jacket art by Michael Chesworth (illustratore). reprint. Random House , NY, 1988 Reprint edition 512 page Hardcover in Dust Jacket. Classic Historical Fantasy. A near fine copy with remainder dots to pages edges, in a near fine dust jacket with light edge wear. See Photos clph.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. "The Age of Fable" by Thomas Bulfinch is a classical work that combines mythological stories and fables, written in the mid-19th century. This book serves as an accessible introduction to ancient mythology, notably the tales of Greek and Roman deities, and aims to familiarize readers with the narratives that are often alluded to in Western literature. The beginning of "The Age of Fable" sets the stage for a rich exploration of mythology, emphasizing its importance for understanding literature and culture. Bulfinch introduces the book with a preface that articulates the necessity of mythological knowledge to appreciate classical literature fully, arguing that familiarity with myths enhances one's enjoyment and comprehension of poetry and prose. He describes the creation of mankind by Prometheus and the following tales of gods and heroes, including the lamentable tale of Pandora, whose curiosity unleashed evils upon humanity while retaining hope. This opening segment highlights Bulfinch's goal of conveying these ancient stories in an engaging manner, making them relevant and entertaining for a contemporary audience while providing valuable cultural insight.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. small 4to. dustwrapper. 288pp. 2 maps. 224 photographs and other illustrations. a good copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Second impression of volume first published in 1967. Pink cloth has some light fading.

Wrappers. First Edition of this translation. Light foxing to wrappers, otherwise a very nice copy.

Condizione: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.