Collected edition bringing together The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry and Legends of Charlemagne in a single hardcover mythology volume. This classic anthology gathers together the major mythological and legendary traditions of the Western world. Thomas Bulfinch retells Greek, Roman, Arthurian and Carolingian legends in accessible prose intended for both general readers and students. The collection includes stories of gods, heroes, monsters, knights and epic quests, combining literary adaptation with historical and cultural commentary. The volume remains one of the most influential introductions to mythology in the English-speaking world. The book combines three of Thomas Bulfinch's foundational mythology works into a single comprehensive edition. The Age of Fable presents classical Greek and Roman mythology, including narratives surrounding Olympus, Hercules, Perseus and the Trojan cycle. The Age of Chivalry focuses on Arthurian legends, medieval romance traditions and the culture of knighthood. Legends of Charlemagne explores the Carolingian epic tradition and the adventures associated with Roland and the paladins of Charlemagne. Written in a literary nineteenth-century style, the text aims to make mythological material accessible to modern readers while preserving connections to classical and medieval literature. Thomas Bulfinch (1796-1867) was an American writer and banker best known for popularising mythology and legendary literature for general audiences. Educated at Harvard College, he devoted much of his literary work to adapting classical and medieval sources into readable English prose. His mythology compilations became standard reference works in schools and libraries and have remained continuously in print for more than a century. Bulfinch's writings influenced generations of readers, writers and artists interested in mythology, folklore and epic literature.