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    <![CDATA[THE religions of ancient Greece and Rome are extinct. The so-called divinities of Olympus have not a single worshipper among living men. They belong now not to the department of theology, but to those of literature and taste. There they still hold their place, and will continue to hold it, for they are too closely connected with the finest productions of poetry and art, both ancient and modern, to pass into oblivion.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[I really like the way this book tells the story of the gods, nymphs, demi-gods and etc. and then picks out related pieces of poetry or verse that either complements or is allegories the writers previous discussion. I've been enjoying this along my train ride.]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[<p> The myths created by the Greeks and Romans, and the tales of the heroes and heroines that emerged during the Age of Chivalry in Europe, reflect man's enduring emotions: jealousy and hatred, compassion and devotion. They deal with the challenges that still confront man -- the search for truth, for a deeper understanding of the natural world, and of man's own nature. </p> <p> Brought to popularity by American author Thomas Bulfinch, and beautifully recorded here by such esteemed actors as Olympia Dukakis, Richard Dreyfuss and Edward Herrmann, these tales of Pandora and her fateful box, Apollo playing his lyre, Cupid with his provocative arrows, and others, bring alive the themes, people and places of writings that have survived through the centuries, making this important source of all Western literature available to everyone. </p> <p> Performed by: Blair Brown, Kate Burton, Richard Dreyfuss, Olympia Dukakis, Peter Gallagher, Edward Herrmann, Cherry Jones, J.K. Simmons and B.D. Wong </p>]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[Couldn't find the exact edition I have, went with date.<br/><br/>This is a good intro to the classical myths of Greek and Roman lenage. It's possible some of this may be familiar to some and some will be new. Nice book.]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[THE religions of ancient Greece and Rome are extinct. The so-called divinities of Olympus have not a single worshipper among living men. They belong now not to the department of theology, but to those of literature and taste. There they still hold their place, and will continue to hold it, for they are too closely connected with the finest productions of poetry and art, both ancient and modern, to pass into oblivion.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[Haven't read this edition, but the one I have is pretty good. The best part is when he says about Pygmalion, &quot;his art was so perfect that it concealed itself&quot;. ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Bulfinch's Greek and Roman Mythology: The Age of Fable (Dover Thrift Editions) by Thomas Bulfinch (2000)]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[THE religions of ancient Greece and Rome are extinct. The so-called divinities of Olympus have not a single worshipper among living men. They belong now not to the department of theology, but to those of literature and taste. There they still hold their place, and will continue to hold it, for they are too closely connected with the finest productions of poetry and art, both ancient and modern, to pass into oblivion.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[Comprehensive collection of Greek myths, also including Eastern, Norse and Druid.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I really enjoyed reading this book. It is not a good book to read unless you have a good concentration because at some times I found myself sidetracked because at some parts it got boring. Haha! <br/>I don't <s>think I</s> have very good concentration. But I got in quiet spots and then I concentrated. But...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/65408951">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[a great reference for all kinds of Greek, Roman, and -- in this edition -- even a few Norse and Egyptian -- mythological tales. Bulfinch does a superb job of quoting passages from literature (LOTS of Byron) where such references crop up, which is lovely. definitely a good investment for the library!...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4564989">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Full of myths and legends involoving our favorite classic heroes: a great book to keep on the shelves for late night reading. ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I thought it would be worthwhile to go back and read the classic, with the idea of getting something closer to the &quot;essence&quot; of storytelling. Or not.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[read 5 pages, then started re-reading the deathly hallows, and forgot about this entirely. good thing this website's here to remind me.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[We have been referring to this book all year in English. I can't exactly say I've read the whole thing, but pretty close.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This book gives the stories of most of the important stories in Greek and Roman mythology.  It was very entertaining.]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[&lt;div&gt;Vivid, classic retellings of the myths of Greece and Rome, along with stories of the Norse gods and heroes. Zeus and Hera, Apollo, Jason and the golden fleece, the wanderings of Ulysses and Aeneas, the deeds of Thor, many more seminal stories underlying Western culture.<br/>&lt;/div&gt;]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[For all those times when you're reading and the author references Greek mythology, everyone should have their Bulfinch's handy!!]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This was great to get a very straightforward idea of mythology.  Used it for research mostly.]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[THE religions of ancient Greece and Rome are extinct. The so-called divinities of Olympus have not a single worshipper among living men. They belong now not to the department of theology, but to those of literature and taste. There they still hold their place, and will continue to hold it, for they are too closely connected with the finest productions of poetry and art, both ancient and modern, to pass into oblivion.]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[Thank you Mr. Tucker for helping me discover my love for mythology.]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[This book would be a nice introduction to Greek mythology, or a nice supplement to one already familiar with Greek myths.  <br/><br/>It makes a nice contrast with Robert Graves &quot;the Greek Myths&quot;, which is more scientifically speculative in a social anthropological kind of way.  Bullfinch's style of telling is more like a pop-culture review.  ]]>
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    <body><![CDATA[I heart mythology and this my friend is one delicious morsel.  ]]></body>
    
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