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The Age of Fable

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The Age of Fable is a folklore and fairy tales novel by Thomas Bulfinch. It deals with Mythology.

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About The Age of Fable

"The Age of Fable" by Thomas Bulfinch is a collection of mythological tales published in 1855. This groundbreaking work retold Greek and Roman myths for English-speaking readers who lacked classical language training. Bulfinch combined ancient stories with quotations from contemporary poets, creating a bridge between classical learning and modern literature. His accessible prose invited middle-class readers into worlds of gods, heroes, and legendary adventures, making classical mythology comprehensible without requiring knowledge of Latin or Greek.
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Who wrote The Age of Fable?

The Age of Fable was written by Thomas Bulfinch.

What genre is The Age of Fable?

It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.

Is The Age of Fable free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of The Age of Fable?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 14 h 53 min.

What books are similar to The Age of Fable?

Readers who like it often enjoy A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys, Indian Fairy Tales and Dracula.

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