The Outline of Mythology

Thomas Bulfinch's whole mythic world — the gods of Olympus, King Arthur's Round Table, the Mabinogeon, Beowulf and the paladins of Charlemagne — told as stories, the way 1913 read them.

Astolpho's Adventures Continued, and Isabella's Begun

3 pages in this part of The Outline of Mythology.

Astolpho's Adventures Continued, and Isabella's Begun

WHEN Astolpho escaped from the cruel Alcina, after a short abode in the realm of the virtuous Logestilla, he desired to return to his…

Astolpho's Adventures Continued, and Isabella's Begun: France

Astolpho, protected by these gifts, thanked the good fairy, took leave of her, and set out on his return to France. His voyage was…

Astolpho's Adventures Continued, and Isabella's Begun: Orlando

Among those delivered by Astolpho from the magician's castle was Orlando. Following the guide of chance, the paladin found himself at the…

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