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Thomas Bulfinch
AuthorBooks · Second hand1796-1867
Thomas Bulfinch was an American author born in Newton, Massachusetts, known best for Bulfinch's Mythology, a posthumous combination of his three volumes of mythologies.
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About Thomas Bulfinch
Birth
1796
Death
1867
First book
1855
Years writing
171
Thomas Bulfinch was an American author born in Newton, Massachusetts, known best for Bulfinch's Mythology, a posthumous combination of his three volumes of mythologies.
Thomas Bulfinch was a prolific American writer who dedicated his life to collecting and disseminating the richness of classical mythology.
Although world-renowned for his work as a mythographer, Bulfinch spent much of his professional career working as a banker.
His most iconic work, Bulfinch's Mythology, remains a fundamental reference for those wishing to begin their study of ancient legends.
Born in Newton in 1796, Bulfinch managed to condense centuries of European folklore and romances into a collection accessible to all readers.
With over 160 published works, his literary legacy has allowed classical mythology to endure through the generations.
