The Classic Myths in English Literature and in Art (2nd ed.) (1911) : Based Originally on Bulfinch's "Age of Fable" (1855)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gayley, Charles Mills, 1858-1932

Contributor:

Bulfinch, Thomas, 1796-1867

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Classic Myths in English Literature and in Art (2nd ed.)" by Charles Mills Gayley is a scholarly compilation of ancient myths and their significance in English literature and art, written in the early 20th century. This work provides an extensive exploration of various mythologies, particularly Greek, Roman, Norse, and German, focusing on their influence on literary tradition and artistic representation. The text serves as both a resource for students and a guide for readers interested in how these ancient narratives shaped modern literary and artistic contexts. The opening of the book sets the stage for its educational purpose, discussing the author's intent to reorganize and expand upon the foundational material based on Bulfinch's "Age of Fable." It begins by outlining the importance of mythology in understanding English literature and art, emphasizing the necessary distinctions between fables and myths. The text introduces various mythological accounts, such as the origins of the world and the gods, detailing the primordial figures and creatures in ancient narratives. Gayley hints at how these myths have evolved into critical elements of narrative tradition in literature, laying the groundwork for a comprehensive study of their themes and significance throughout the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Richard Tonsing, Jonathan Ingram, The Internet Archive/American Libraries and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2014-06-21