num_pages: 640
description: Here are the worlds most-loved stories, in a dynamic visual tour de force for todays readers. Each timeless myth is superbly presented in story form and enhanced with original art work by world-renowned artist Giovanni Caselli. Though Bulfinchs has been heralded for more than a century, it has never been published in so beautiful and accessible a format. Evocative four-color illustrations, many full-page, bring to life key events and characters of these universal tales and sagasfrom the Greek and Roman pantheon of gods to the heroes of the Crusades, from the exploits of Robin Hood to the feats of Richard the Lionheart. As enjoyable now as when Bulfinch first assembled them, these selections come from a variety of worksOvids classic Metamorphoses, Egyptian myths, Eastern mythology, and Hindu, Norse, and Celtic sources. Together they form a remarkable tapestry of human dreams, illusions, adventures, loves lost and loves found. In this handsome series, they speak to us afresh, across the ages, vivified through Casellis inspired art. Original footnotes, indexes, and prefaces make this series not only entertaining, but completely authoritative as well.Thomas Bulfinch (1796-1867), writer and mythologist, was the first to create a popular compendium of ancient myths and legends. Giovanni Caselli (b. Florence, 1939) is one of Europes most celebrated authors and illustrators. His books have sold in the millions.
language: English
title: The Illustrated Bulfinch's Mythology
titlecomplete: The Illustrated Bulfinch's Mythology
characters: Sir Palamedes, King Aegeus, Anbessa, Prince Anlawd, Alcmena, Santon, Gwyn ap Nudd, Richard Coeur de Lion, Guerin de Montglave, Brigliadoro, Sir Bohort, Heveydd, Tristram of Leonais, Bedver, Bishop Turpin, Florismart, Pheredin, Floriac, Morgane le Fay, Sir Modred, Porrex, Frigga, Ariosto, Kilydd, Lucius Tiberius, Thor (Norse Mythology), Sir Lionel, Merlin Ambrose Merlin, Rodomont, Strophius Orestes, Cyclops, Argalia, Abdalrahman, Ricciardetto, Custennin, Duke Guyon, Falerina, Pirithous, Moines, Somnus, Conall Cearnach, Sir Agrivain, Boiardo, King Galafron, Balisardo, King Ceyx, Gurhyr Gwalstat, Kilwich, Utgard Loki, Zerbino, King Cadmus, Agramant, Medoro, Rabican, Gouvernail, Bujaforte, Laodegan, Galleron, Carahue, Duke Sevinus, Duke Namo, King Agrican, Baucis, King Gradasso, Launcelot du Lac, Arthur Cadwr, Sieglinda, Matholch, Bishop Brice, Sir Turquine, Cloridan, Dardinel, Kelyddon, Hermod, Sansonnet, Guimier, Sir Sagramour, Clarimunda, Yspadaden Penkawr, Adrastus, Thialfi, Phidias, Gwiffert Petit, Vertumnus, Pallas Athene, Duke Thierry, Richard Blackmore, Earl Ynywl, Scopas, Oliver Roland, Halcyone, Rinaldo of Montalban, Bruhier, Niffleheim, Sacripant Bradamante, Sultan Gaudisso, Perceval de Galis, Marchevallee, Hector de Marys, Caradoc Briefbras
genres: Classics, Fantasy, Religion, Reference, Folklore, Classic Literature, Greek Mythology, Literature, Mythology, Fiction
ratings_count: 11899
publisher: Macmillan General Reference