The Age of Fable

"The Age of Fable" by Thomas Bulfinch is a collection of mythological stories written to help readers understand the many references to these tales in western literature. The book starts by explaining why knowing mythology is essential to appreciate old writings, like poetry, telling the story of Prometheus creating mankind, and Pandora releasing bad things into the world. Bulfinch's way of telling these old stories is meant to be interesting, so people today can still appreciate the background and culture these tales provide.