The Age of Fable
The Age of Fable, published in 1855 by Thomas Bulfinch, a Boston bank clerk with a love of literature, became the standard retelling of classical mythology for English-speaking readers. Writing so that readers could understand the allusions in poetry and conversation, Bulfinch recounts the stories of the Greek and Roman gods and heroes, from Prometheus, Apollo and Daphne and Perseus to the Argonauts, Hercules, the Trojan War and the wanderings of Ulysses and Aeneas, and adds chapters on Egyptian, Hindu and Norse mythology and on the Druids. Quotations from English poets show how the myths lived on in literature. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Age of Fable
The Age of Fable by Thomas Bulfinch can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Age of Fable online?
Yes. The Age of Fable opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Age of Fable free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Age of Fable is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Age of Fable in the public domain?
Yes. The Age of Fable by Thomas Bulfinch is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Age of Fable?
About 9 h 31 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Age of Fable?
The Age of Fable by Thomas Bulfinch is filed under "Religion & Mythology" in the Vinteuil library.
